About The Word Shogun
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Shogun
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What's The Definition Of Shogun?
[n] a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68
Synonyms | Synonyms for Shogun: Related Terms | Find terms related to Shogun: See Also | dictator | Japanese | Nipponese | potentate Shogun In Webster's Dictionary \Sho"gun\, n. [Chin. tsiang ki["U]n commander in chief.]
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. [Written variously, {Shiogun},
{Shiogoon}, etc.]
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