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noun over·lord \ˈō-vər-ˌlȯrd\

Definition of overlord

  1. 1 :  a lord over other lords :  a lord paramount

  2. 2a :  an absolute or supreme rulerb :  one having great power or authority a corporate overlord

overlordship

play \ˈō-vər-ˌlȯrd-ˌship, ˌō-vər-ˈlȯrd-\ noun

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  1. He is the overlord of the underground gambling industry.

13th Century

First Known Use of overlord

13th century

OVERLORD Defined for English Language Learners

overlord

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noun over·lord \ˈō-vər-ˌlȯrd\

Definition of overlord for English Language Learners

  • : a person who has power over a large number of people

Learn More about overlord

  1. Britannica English: Translation of overlord for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about overlord

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