warlord
der Warlord, die Warlords
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warlord
A military or armed ruler who controls their own troops in an unstable region and often rules in place of a state government.
Der Warlord kontrollierte mit seinen Kämpfern große Teile des Landes.
The warlord controlled large parts of the country with his fighters.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Warlords |
| genitive | des Warlords |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Warlord | die Warlords |
| accusative | den Warlord | die Warlords |
| dative | dem Warlord | den Warlords |
| genitive | des Warlords | der Warlords |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Warlord' is mainly used in journalistic and political science texts. The word typically refers to armed rulers in civil war zones or politically unstable regions.
Internationale Beobachter verhandelten mit mehreren Warlords über eine Waffenruhe.
International observers negotiated with several warlords about a ceasefire.
Common collocations include 'ein lokaler Warlord' (a local warlord), 'ein mächtiger Warlord' (a powerful warlord), and 'rivalisierende Warlords' (rival warlords). Verbs often used with 'Warlord' include 'Gebiete kontrollieren' (to control territories), 'Truppen befehligen' (to command troops), and 'Einfluss ausüben' (to exert influence).
Der lokale Warlord kontrollierte wichtige Straßen und Bergpässe.
The local warlord controlled important roads and mountain passes.
In context, 'Warlord' is often accompanied by words related to civil war, militias, territory, and a power vacuum. This shows that the word refers to more than just a military leader: it means an armed ruler with their own political power.
Nach dem Zusammenbruch der Regierung gewann der Warlord in der Provinz schnell an Einfluss.
After the government collapsed, the warlord quickly gained influence in the province.
