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Definition Genghis Khan in American English

Genghis Khan noun

noun
/ˌdʒeŋɡɪs ˈkɑn/

From the first ruler of the Mongolian empire who lived in the 12th century.

1

someone who has very right-wing political opinions or forces other people to do what they want

Example

He's about as liberal-minded as Genghis Khan (=he is not at all liberal).

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Definition Genghis Khan in American English