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overlord

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o·ver·lord  (vr-lôrd)
n.
1. A lord having power or supremacy over other lords.
2. One in a position of supremacy or domination over others.
over·lordship n.
overlord
Noun
a supreme lord or master
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.overlord - a person who has general authority over others
lord, master
feudal lord, seigneur, seignior - a man of rank in the ancient regime
ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
Translations
Spanish overlord [ˈəuvəlɔːd] n → señor m
French overlord [ˈəuvəlɔːd] n → chef m suprême
German overlord [ˈəuvəlɔːd] n → oberster Herr m
Italian overlord [ˈəuvəlɔːd] n → capo supremo
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