overlord
/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ noun C1- A ruler of other rulers. · The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
- A feudal lord directly owed rent or personal service by a tenant of subinfeudated land, a tenant's liege lord.
- Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain. · The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.
Plural overlords
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