overlord in German
overlord in German is Lehnsherr, Oberherr — overlord means a ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
overlord in German
Lehnsherr
A ruler of other rulers.
Oberherr
A ruler of other rulers.
What does "overlord" mean?
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noun A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
"The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord."
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noun Anyone who wields sweeping power or control over a particular domain.
"The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will."
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overlord in a sentence
- The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord.
- The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
- The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.
- “It’s not like young authors need to worry about being supplanted now,” Ms. Williams said. “It’s a worry. But it’s got a ways to go, at least. They haven’t become our overlords yet.”
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What is "overlord" in German?
"overlord" in German is Lehnsherr, Oberherr. overlord means: A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
How do you use "overlord" in a sentence?
Example: "The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord." In German, "overlord" is Lehnsherr, Oberherr.
Are there other ways to say "overlord" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "overlord": Lehnsherr, Oberherr.
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