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Definition of overlord

overlord

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌlɔːrd/
o · ver · lord
Plural:overlords
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Past Simple:overlorded
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Past Participle:overlorded
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Present Participle:overlording
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• noun

1

A ruler, chief, or person of great power who holds supreme authority over others, especially a feudal lord who has authority over other lords.

Example

"Local barons were required to pay annual tribute and pledge allegiance to their regional overlord."

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• verb

1

To rule over or domineer as an absolute master or superior authority.

Example

"The empire sought to overlord the neighboring provinces through strict economic treaties."

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• Nearby Words

overload
overlong
overlook
overlord
overloudly
overly
overmanage

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'oferhlaford', a compound of 'ofer' (over, above) and 'hlaford' (lord, master), originally denoting a feudal sovereign who held authority over lesser lords.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overlord. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overlord
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