lord

//lɔːrd//
B2Frequency Level 6Formal
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Noun

lordsPlural
1

A person who has power, authority, or control over others; a master or ruler

In medieval times, the lord controlled all the land and the people who lived on it.

2

A British nobleman of high rank, especially a peer of the realm

The lord owned vast estates in the countryside.

3

A title used to address or refer to certain high officials, judges, or bishops

The case was heard by Lord Justice Smith.

4

(capitalized) God or Jesus Christ in Christian contexts

They prayed to the Lord for guidance.

5

The owner or proprietor of a manor or estate

The lord of the manor owned all the land in the village.

Verb

1

To act in a superior or domineering manner toward others (usually used with 'over')

He likes to lord it over his younger colleagues.

Synonym

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