Genghis Khan Word Search
Play a Genghis Khan word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: MONGOL, EMPIRE, KHAN, STEPPE, HORSEMAN, CONQUEROR, UNIFIER, YURT, HORDE, WARLORD, TRIBUTE, SILKROAD.
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Genghis Khan word list, defined
- MONGOL British /ˈmɒŋɡəl/; US /ˈmɑːŋɡəl/ · noun and adjective
- A Mongol is a member of the Mongolic peoples, especially the people who established and ruled the Mongol Empire. As an adjective, Mongol means relating to the Mongols, the Mongol Empire, or the historical states and cultures founded by them. Related: Mongolian, Tatar.
- EMPIRE /ˈɛmpaɪər/ · noun
- An extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch, an oligarchy, or a sovereign state. More broadly, a large commercial or political organization dominated by one person or group. Related: dominion, realm, kingdom, dynasty.
- KHAN /kɑːn/ · noun
- A title given to a ruler or sovereign, especially in Mongol and Turkic societies. The title is also used in the names of Central and South Asian regions and historical states. Related: ruler, sovereign, monarch, prince.
- STEPPE /stɛp/ · noun
- A broad, usually level grassland with few trees, especially one in the temperate interior of Eurasia. The steppe is generally dry or semi-arid and is often associated with nomadic pastoralism. Related: prairie, grassland, veld, puszta.
- HORSEMAN /ˈhɔːrs.mən/ · noun
- A man who rides a horse, especially one who is skilled in riding or handling horses. Historically, it also referred to a member of a mounted military unit and to a performer who worked with horses. Related: rider, cavalryman, equestrian, mounted soldier.
- CONQUEROR /ˈkɒŋkərər/ · noun
- A person who conquers a place, people, or enemy, especially by military force; one who overcomes an adversary or gains control through victory. Related: victor, vanquisher, winner, subduer.
- UNIFIER /juːˈnaɪfɪər/ · noun
- A person or thing that brings separate people, groups, or parts into unity. The term often refers to a person or principle that unites a community or organization. Related: uniter, harmonizer, integrator, consolidator.
- YURT /jʊət/ (British); /jɝt/ (US) · noun
- A yurt is a portable, usually circular dwelling with a wooden framework, traditionally covered with felt or animal hides and used by nomadic communities across Central and Northern Asia. In modern usage, the term can also refer to tent-like structures designed for festivals, tourism, or other purposes. Related: tent, hut, nomadic tent, round tent.
- HORDE /hɔːrd/ · noun, verb
- A horde is a large, often disorderly group of people or animals. As a verb, to horde means to accumulate and store something, especially when it is scarce or difficult to obtain. Related: crowd, mob, swarm, throng.
- WARLORD /ˈwɔːrlɔːrd/ · noun
- A military leader who has seized power and rules a territory, especially through force or personal control. The term can also refer to a powerful or domineering political leader. Related: strongman, despot, dictator, tyrant.
- TRIBUTE /ˈtriːbjuːt/ · noun
- An expression of respect, admiration, or praise, especially one intended to honor someone or something. In historical contexts, it can also mean a payment made in acknowledgment of authority or as the result of submission. Related: homage, honor, accolade, commendation.
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