noun a person who has general authority over others.
— synonyms: master, lord
Examples
“The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.”
“The tenant thenceforth owed to the overlord one of a variety of services, usually military service or serjeanty, depending on which form of tenure the estate was held under.”
“The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.”