"overlord" meaning in All languages combined

See overlord on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈəʊvə(r)lɔː(r)d/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overlord.wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overlord2.wav [UK] Forms: overlord [singular], overlords [plural]
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  1. A ruler of other rulers. Synonyms: suzerain
    Sense id: simple-overlord-en-noun-WugOuhRI
  2. A person with great power or authority.
    Sense id: simple-overlord-en-noun-jkEcpkLl
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