overlord
noun
over·lord
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Definition of overlord
1
: a lord over other lords : a lord paramount
2a
: an absolute or supreme ruler
b
: one having great power or authority
a corporate overlord
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Other Words from overlord
overlordship
\ ˈō-vər-ˌlȯrd-ˌship
, ˌō-vər-ˈlȯrd- \
noun
, ˌō-vər-ˈlȯrd- \
noun
Examples of overlord in a Sentence
He is the overlord of the underground gambling industry.
Recent Examples on the Web
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More Definitions for overlord
overlord
noun
English Language Learners Definition of overlord
: a person who has power over a large number of people
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