overlord

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who has general authority over others

Etymology

From Middle English oferrlaferrd, orlard, our-lord, ouyr-lord, equivalent to over- + lord.

In classic literature

Synonyms

master, lord

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