overlord (noun)
1overlord — ► NOUN ▪ a ruler, especially a feudal lord …
2overlord — noun a) A ruler of other rulers. The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war. b) Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain. The crusty old professor was overlord of the …
3overlord — noun Date: 13th century 1. a lord over other lords ; a lord paramount 2. a. an absolute or supreme ruler b. one having great power or authority < a corporate overlord > • overlordship noun …
4overlord — noun a ruler, especially a feudal lord. Derivatives overlordship noun …
5overlord — noun (C) a lord who ruled over other lords in the past …
6overlord — UK [ˈəʊvə(r)ˌlɔː(r)d] / US [ˈoʊvərˌlɔrd] noun [countable] Word forms overlord : singular overlord plural overlords in the past, someone with less power than a king or queen but more power than a lord …
7overlord — /ˈoʊvəlɔd/ (say ohvuhlawd) noun 1. someone who is lord over another or over other lords. –verb (t) 2. to treat in an overbearing manner. –overlordship, noun …
8overlord — o|ver|lord [ ouvər,lɔrd ] noun count in the past, someone with less power than a king or queen but more power than a LORD …
9benevolent overlord — noun A person in a position of power …
10overlordship — noun the position of overlord • Derivationally related forms: ↑overlord • Hypernyms: ↑position, ↑post, ↑berth, ↑office, ↑spot, ↑billet, ↑place, ↑ …