'conqueror' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'conquerre,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'querre' meant 'to seek.'

'conquerre' transformed into the Middle English word 'conquerour,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conqueror'.

Initially, it meant 'one who seeks to gain control,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who gains control through force.'