"all-conquering" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} all-conquering (not comparable)
  1. Having defeated or conquered every opponent Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-all-conquering-en-adj-iukD8iO7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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