Definition of Shogun

1. Noun. A hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68.

Generic synonyms: Japanese, Nipponese, Dictator, Potentate

Definition of Shogun

1. n. A title originally conferred by the Mikado on the military governor of the eastern provinces of Japan. By gradual usurpation of power the Shoguns (known to foreigners as Tycoons) became finally the virtual rulers of Japan. The title was abolished in 1867.

Definition of Shogun

1. a former military leader of Japan [n -S] : SHOGUNAL [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shogun

shofar
shofars
shofroth
shog
shogged
shogging
shoggle
shoggled
shoggles
shogglier
shoggling
shoggly
shogi
shogis
shogs
shogun (current term)
shogunal
shogunate
shogunates
shoguns
shoji
shojis
shola
shola
sholas
Sholem Asch
sholom
sholoms
Sholom Asch
shone

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