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Conquistador vs Caudillo - What's the difference?

conquistador | caudillo |

As nouns the difference between conquistador and caudillo

is that conquistador is a conqueror, but especially one of the Spanish soldiers that invaded Central and South America in the 16th century and defeated the Incas and Aztecs while caudillo is leader.

conquistador

English

(wikipedia conquistador)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A conqueror, but especially one of the Spanish soldiers that invaded Central and South America in the 16th century and defeated the Incas and Aztecs
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    caudillo

    English

    (wikipedia caudillo)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • leader
  • A military dictator, especially one ruling in Latin America.
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    • Derived terms

    * caudilloship