overlord
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
[edit] Noun
overlord (plural overlords)
- A ruler of other rulers.
- The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
- Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.
- The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.
[edit] Usage notes
- The second sense frequently carries negative connotations; calling one an overlord can imply tyranny or authoritarianism.
[edit] Derived terms
[edit] Translations
a ruler of other rulers
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anyone with overarching power or authority in given domain
