overlord

C1 Topic:People & Society

US /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ UK /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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noun
a person who has general authority over others

In small and partial recognition of that instrumentality, I bestow upon you these symbols, which proclaim you our overlord, the ultimate authority of Osnome.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a person who has general... master

Word family

Derived forms overlordshipsuperoverlord

Related forms overlady

Etymology

From Middle English oferrlaferrd, orlard, our-lord, ouyr-lord, equivalent to over- + lord.

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People & Society

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