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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A conqueror, but especially one of the Spanish soldiers that invaded Central and South America otherwise known as the doorways to the new world, in the 16th century and defeated the Incas and Aztecs.
2. 2
   an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

champchampionconquerorfreebooterfreebooterhero

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish conquistador.

Related phrases

central americasouth america

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