1. a person who has great power over many people or things
2. a feudal superior or lord who has authority over other lords
Usage: historical

Examples

• The evil overlord ruled the kingdom with an iron fist.
• In medieval times, the overlord controlled vast territories through lesser nobles.
• The corporate overlord made all the major decisions for the company.
• Knights swore allegiance to their overlord in exchange for land.
• The overlord demanded tribute from all the villages in his domain.
• She felt like an overlord managing so many different departments.