Synonyms for

Khan

Verb / kɑ:n / Another word for khan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a title or honorific used in Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East for a ruler or military leader

Synonyms & similar words

caravansary caravaninn caravanserai emir sultan caliph ruler leader commander chieftain warlord prince monarch tyrant autocrat despot czar tsar shah padishah maharaja rajah nawab

Synonyms by register

Formal

ruler sovereign monarch potentate

Informal

boss chief head honcho bigwig

Literary

chieftain lord magnate

Antonyms

peasant subject commoner serf vassal slave

Common collocations

  • great khan
  • mongol khan
  • khanate ruler
  • khan's decree
  • khan's army
  • khan's court
  • descendant of khan

Word family

noun khan
verb khan
adjective khanly

Usage note

Primarily refers to a historical ruler in Central Asia and the Mongol Empire. Can sometimes be used informally to denote a powerful leader or boss.

Example sentences

  1. The khan led his army to victory in the battle.
  2. The khan's palace was filled with riches.
  3. In ancient times, the khan was a feared and respected leader.
  4. The people of the village looked up to their khan for guidance.
  5. The khanate was a powerful empire that spanned across many lands.

Quotes

  • 'I am Genghis Khan. I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.' - Genghis Khan
  • 'As long as you have an army, you will always have war.' - Temujin (Genghis Khan)
  • 'The khan has fallen. The empire is in chaos.' - Unknown

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