αφέντης — meaning in English

English meaning

• lord noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
• master noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.

Senses

αφέντης is used for these senses in English:

• lord (archaic) The owner of a house, piece of land, or other possession
• lord One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
• master Someone who has control over something or someone.

lord — full definition

1. noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
2. noun A title used for members of the British peerage, or as a form of address for certain officials.
3. name A title for God or Jesus Christ in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic tradition.
4. verb To act in a superior, bossy way toward others.

master — full definition

1. noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
2. noun Someone with authority or control over other people, animals, or things.
3. noun A postgraduate degree, or someone holding one.
4. verb To gain complete skill or control over something.
5. adjective Main or most important; controlling all the rest.

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