Overlord

Quick meaning: Overlord is a noun meaning A ruler of other rulers.

Meaning

A ruler of other rulers.

More Meanings

1. (typically derogatory) Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.
2. To rule over; to domineer.
3. (historical) A feudal lord directly owed rent or personal service by a tenant of subinfeudated land, a tenant's liege lord.

Example Sentences

The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.

The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.

The leader is the man who knows the way of the overlords but identifies with the life of the oppressed.

One thing is for certain, there is no stopping them; the ants will soon be here. And I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.

Word Forms

• overlords
• overlording
• overlorded

Synonyms for overlord

Depending on context, synonyms include tyrant, despot, master, lord.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include master, lord, hegemonic, hegemonist, hegemony, supervision.

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