Overlord
noun
A person who has a lot of power or control over others.
He was the overlord of the feudal lords.
Often appears as...
- feudal overlord
- military overlord
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person who is dominant or in a position of authority over others by virtue of social status, wealth, or military prowess.
The wealthy businessman was seen as the economic overlord of the city.
Often appears as...
- economic overlord
- political overlord
Usage tips
Formal
Economic, Political
noun
In fantasy literature and games, a powerful being or monster that rules over other creatures.
In the game, you need to defeat the overlord to win.
Often appears as...
- demon overlord
- dragon overlord
Usage tips
Literary, gaming
noun
A person who has a lot of power or control over others.
He was the overlord of the feudal lords.
Often appears as...
- feudal overlord
- military overlord
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person who is dominant or in a position of authority over others by virtue of social status, wealth, or military prowess.
The wealthy businessman was seen as the economic overlord of the city.
Often appears as...
- economic overlord
- political overlord
Usage tips
Formal
Economic, Political
noun
In fantasy literature and games, a powerful being or monster that rules over other creatures.
In the game, you need to defeat the overlord to win.
Often appears as...
- demon overlord
- dragon overlord
Usage tips
Literary, gaming
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used to describe rulers in historical or feudal contexts, rather than modern settings.
The medieval overlord demanded taxes from the peasants.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotations
Implies a strict hierarchy and significant power difference between the overlord and their subordinates.
As the overlord, his commands were never questioned.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Impression
Can suggest oppression or misuse of power when referring to someone's control over others.
The factory workers resented their overlord's harsh policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used to describe rulers in historical or feudal contexts, rather than modern settings.
The medieval overlord demanded taxes from the peasants.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotations
Implies a strict hierarchy and significant power difference between the overlord and their subordinates.
As the overlord, his commands were never questioned.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Impression
Can suggest oppression or misuse of power when referring to someone's control over others.
The factory workers resented their overlord's harsh policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used to describe rulers in historical or feudal contexts, rather than modern settings.
The medieval overlord demanded taxes from the peasants.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotations
Implies a strict hierarchy and significant power difference between the overlord and their subordinates.
As the overlord, his commands were never questioned.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Impression
Can suggest oppression or misuse of power when referring to someone's control over others.
The factory workers resented their overlord's harsh policies.
Never forget "Overlord"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
What AI is -- and isn't...
of that same idea. Yeah, I mean, as you followed the fantastic panels yesterday morning, two sessions about AI, robotic overlords and the human response, many, many great things were said. But one of the concerns is that we sometimes confuse what's actually been done with AI with this kind of overlord threat,
Video examples
Can you solve the three...
Now that you know whether its answers are true or false, ask the same alien whether the center overlord is Arr. The process of elimination will identify the remaining one. The satisfied overlords help you repair your ship and you prepare for takeoff.
Video examples
Marmots of Olympic...
for new life unlike any of the biospheres below this third Park within a park is all unforgiving edge and it's Overlord is Mount Olympus at a mile-and-a-half high it's the tallest
Video examples
Male Hippo Battles...
victory for the overlord his domination of his channel in the river remains and with it mating rights with the females
Video examples
What AI is -- and isn't...
of that same idea. Yeah, I mean, as you followed the fantastic panels yesterday morning, two sessions about AI, robotic overlords and the human response, many, many great things were said. But one of the concerns is that we sometimes confuse what's actually been done with AI with this kind of overlord threat,
Video examples
Can you solve the three...
Now that you know whether its answers are true or false, ask the same alien whether the center overlord is Arr. The process of elimination will identify the remaining one. The satisfied overlords help you repair your ship and you prepare for takeoff.
Video examples
Marmots of Olympic...
for new life unlike any of the biospheres below this third Park within a park is all unforgiving edge and it's Overlord is Mount Olympus at a mile-and-a-half high it's the tallest
Video examples
Male Hippo Battles...
victory for the overlord his domination of his channel in the river remains and with it mating rights with the females
Example 1 of 4
Quote examples
Nick Sagan
American Novelist
Human divisions would be child's play for any reasonably competent alien overlord to exploit - check the masterful 'Twilight Zone' episode 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street' for an example of how that might play out.
Quote examples
Nick Sagan
American Novelist
Human divisions would be child's play for any reasonably competent alien overlord to exploit - check the masterful 'Twilight Zone' episode 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street' for an example of how that might play out.
Example 1 of 1
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension