Definitions for: Shogun


[n] a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.]

See Also: dictator, Japanese, Nipponese, potentate

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