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conquistador

[kon-kwis-tuh-dawr, kong-, kawng-kees-tah-thawr] / kɒnˈkwɪs təˌdɔr, kɒŋ-, kɔŋˌkis tɑˈðɔr /
NOUN
conqueror
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Jonathan Cake cuts a dashing figure as Willy’s brother Ben, who has grown in Willy’s imagination into a fabulous conquistador.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A new take on the Dark Knight comic book hero that faces off against conquistador Hernán Cortés.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

The FBI has returned a 500-year-old stolen document signed by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés to Mexico.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

Others credit Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, who got a taste of chocolate after being served Xocolatl by Montezuma himself.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2025

‘One of the ghosts on the balcony was wearing conquistador armour,’ Nico recalled.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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