WORD MEANING
Shogun meaning
SHOH-gun · noun
A military dictator in feudal Japan who held most of the political and military power while the emperor was a figurehead.
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A title used historically for certain Japanese feudal lords.
A brand name for various products and businesses.
A term used in popular culture to refer to a powerful leader or warrior.
The term can refer to a historical title, a name, or be used metaphorically in modern contexts.
Examples
The shogun ruled Japan with military power for centuries.
Historians study the era when the shogun held the real authority in Japan.