Plural of 'duce,' meaning leaders, military commanders, or dictators; also used in some contexts as a musical term referring to multiple ensemble leaders.
From Latin 'dux' (leader), Anglicized into 'duce' in English; the plural 'duces' maintains the Latin-influenced form used in formal military or political contexts.
Duce became infamous as the title Mussolini used to claim himself as the supreme leader of Italy—it's a word that shows how authoritarian movements brand themselves with historical-sounding titles!
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