Shogun (noun)

1. A military leader in feudal Japan who was the highest ranking member of the samurai class.
2. A historical title for a military commander in Japan during the feudal period.

Origin:

The word 'shogun' is derived from the japanese word 'shogun', which means 'generalissimo'.

Examples:

1. The shogun ruled Japan with an iron fist and maintained strict control over the country.
2. The shogun was considered to be the most powerful man in Japan, and his word was law.
3. The shogun was a skilled strategist and was known for his military victories.
4. The shogun was a patron of the arts, and many cultural treasures were created during his rule.
5. The shogun's palace was the center of power in Japan, and it was guarded by an army of samurai warriors.