conquerors

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He even hailed Britain's role in colonizing North America -- a controversial subject given the atrocities against native people by waves of European conquerors who crossed the Atlantic.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Men who seize this opportunity are not conquered or conquerors.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

In Mexico, they were apparently brought by the Spanish conquerors, but may also replicate pre-Hispanic traditions.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Euric was smitten but suspicious, as Gaya belonged to a rebel group bent on driving out their Moorish conquerors.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2023

“Marry our conquerors, is more like it,” Ammu said dryly, referring to Margaret Kochamma.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy