samory

/sæmɔːri/ or /sɑːmɔːri/

Definitions

1. noun

A title or rank in the Mandinka Empire, originally meaning ‘king’ or ‘commander-in-chief’.

“Samory Touré was a famous Malian Samory who united the Mandinka Empire.”

Synonyms

  • chieftain
  • commander

Antonyms

  • subject
  • vassal