overlord
noun
over·lord
ˈō-vər-ˌlȯrd 
1
: a lord over other lords : a lord paramount
2
a
: an absolute or supreme ruler
b
: one having great power or authority
a corporate overlord
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He is the overlord of the underground gambling industry.
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Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Showrunner Tony Gilroy highlighted the film’s scale and ordinary characters, from Imperial overlords to passionate revolutionaries, in a statement Monday.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
The film also features Kevin Bacon as corporate overlord Bob Garbinger, the head of a corrupt company.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The Big 12 is begging for an overlord.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Overlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overlord. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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overlord
noun
over·lord
ˈō-vər-ˌlȯ(ə)rd
1
: a lord who rules over other lords
2
: an absolute or supreme ruler
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