conquistador
Definition
- Noun:
- An adventurer, especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century: A "conquistador" refers specifically to a Spanish explorer and soldier who participated in the conquest of the Americas, particularly in the early 16th century.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hernán Cortés was a famous conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.
- The conquistadors sought gold, land, and to spread Christianity in the New World.
- Many historical accounts detail the journeys of the Spanish conquistadors.
Advanced Usage
- Used as a historical term: The word is almost exclusively used in a historical context to refer to the Spanish conquerors of the Americas.
- The legacy of the conquistadors is a complex mix of exploration, colonization, and cultural destruction.
Variants and Related Words
- Conquest (n): The act of conquering or the state of being conquered.
- The Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire was swift.
- Conqueror (n): A person who conquers a place or people; a more general term than "conquistador."
- William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066.
Synonyms
- Explorer: A person who explores an unfamiliar area.
- Adventurer: A person who enjoys or seeks adventure.
- Invader: A person or group that enters by force with intent to conquer.
Related Phrases
- Age of the Conquistadors: A phrase referring to the period of Spanish exploration and conquest in the Americas.
- The Age of the Conquistadors transformed the map of the world.
Related Idioms
Noun
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an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century)
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