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单词 overlord
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overlord

(oʊvəʳlɔːʳd)
Word forms: plural overlords
1. countable noun
If you refer to someone as an overlord, you mean that they have great power and are likely to use it in a bad way.
[written]
They hosted a mega-event to reflect their status as the overlords of entertainment. [+ of]
The running of Welsh rugby was left in chaos yesterday after a vote of no confidencein the game's overlords.
2. countable noun
In former times, an overlord was someone who had power over many people.
Henry II was the first king to be recognized as overlord of Ireland.

overlord in British English

(ˈəʊvəˌlɔːd)
noun
a supreme lord or master
Derived forms
overlordship (ˈoverˌlordship)
noun

overlord in American English

(ˈoʊvərˌlɔrd)
noun
1. 
a lord ranking above other lords, esp. in the feudal system
2. 
any person having great authority or power over others
Derived forms
overlordship (ˈoverˌlordship)
noun

Examples of 'overlord' in a sentence
overlord

But by all rights the lands of a lord who loses a trial by combat are forfeit, to be reassigned by his overlord.
Kerr, Katharine A TIME OF WAR (2001)
He must do homage to Philip for his lands in Normandy and Anjou, accept Philip as his overlord.
Penman, Sharon HERE BE DRAGONS (2001)
Rhodry allowed himself a small smile as the two parted company, Matyc to greet his overlord, Yraen to stroll down and join Rhodry.
Kerr, Katharine A TIME OF WAR (2001)
Harry's number one mistress is the sister of a Red Phoenix overlord.
Elizabeth Lowell JADE ISLAND (2001)
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