Overlord

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌlɔːrd/

Overlord (noun)

  1. a person with great power or control over others, often in a region.
  2. a noble who had control over other lords in the feudal system.
  3. a leader who has significant influence or control in a particular area.

Examples

  • The overlord commanded respect from all his subjects.
  • An overlord often has control over vast territories.

Common collocations: absolute overlord, overlord of the realm, feudal overlord, serve the overlord, corporate overlord

Synonyms of Overlord

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Overlord

  • referring to someone under authority
  • referring to someone lower in rank