overlord

noun over·lord \ˈō-vər-ˌlȯrd\

: a person who has power over a large number of people

Full Definition of OVERLORD

: a lord over other lords : a lord paramount

a : an absolute or supreme ruler

b : one having great power or authority <a corporate overlord>

— over·lord·ship \-ˌship, ˌō-vər-ˈ\ noun

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13th century

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