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overlord

 

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Noun overlord has 1 sense
  1. overlord, master, lord - a person who has general authority over others
    --1 is a kind of ruler, swayer
    --1 has particulars: feudal lord, seigneur, seignior

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Term: Overlord

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A ruler with complete authority and control over a territory or people.

Example Sentence: The overlord governed the kingdom with an iron fist.

Sense 2: In historical context, the Supreme Allied Commander who led the Normandy invasion during World War II.

Example Sentence: General Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the overlord in the D-Day invasion.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To have ultimate power or control over something.

Example Sentence: The corporate giant overlorded the entire industry.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to a ruler or leader with supreme authority.

Example Sentence: The overlord dynasty ruled over the country for centuries.

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