overlord
noun/ˈoʊvərˌlɔrd/
Frequency rank: #12,809 most common English word
Meaning
a person who has power or authority over others; a supreme ruler or master.
Example sentence
The villagers lived in fear of the cruel overlord who controlled every aspect of their lives.
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