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lord Definition and Meaning in English (lord definition)

noun
Synonyms:masterrulersovereign
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Lord definition: A lord is a man of high rank in a feudal system or a person who has power and authority over others, especially historically.

Definitions of Lord

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A lord is a man of high rank in a feudal system or a person who has power and authority over others, especially historically.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    Lord is used as a title for God or Jesus Christ, particularly in Christian religious contexts.

  3. 3noun(formal)

    In the United Kingdom, 'Lord' is a title used for certain peers, bishops, and high officials, often as a form of address.

Example Sentences

formal

“The feudal lord owned vast lands and commanded many knights.”

formal

“Many people pray to the Lord for guidance and strength.”

formal

“Lord Byron was a famous English Romantic poet.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounlordship
nounoverlord
adjectivelordly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Lord it over someonephrasal_verb

To act in a superior and domineering way towards someone.

My Lordexpression

A formal way of addressing a judge, a peer, or a bishop.

Lord knowsidiom

Used to emphasize that one does not know something, or that something is very clear.

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Lord definition: A lord is a man of high rank in a feudal system or a person who has power and authority over others, especially historically.
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'Lord' translates to 'lord' in English. Lord definition: A lord is a man of high rank in a feudal system or a person who has power and authority over others, especially historically.
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