"benevolent overlord" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-benevolent overlord.ogg [Australia] Forms: benevolent overlords [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} benevolent overlord (plural benevolent overlords)
  1. (idiomatic) A person in a position of power who does not act tyrannically. Tags: idiomatic Categories (topical): Leaders
    Sense id: en-benevolent_overlord-en-noun-9qHJTAjP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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