- pronunciation:
- lord
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A lord is a person who rules over others and usually has control over land.
The peasants worked on the land owned by the lord.- synonyms:
- ruler
- similar words:
- chief, czar, emperor, king, master, monarch, prince, superior
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| definition 2: |
"Lord" is another word for God.
Mrs. Carter wanted to make the right decision, so she prayed to the Lord for help.- synonyms:
- God, Jesus Christ
- similar words:
- Deity, Maker
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| definition 3: |
A lord is a nobleman who has a title such as "duke" or "earl." The word "Lord" is also used as a title for such a person in the way "Mr." or "Dr." is used as a title.
Lord Ashton still lives in the manor and employs many people on his estate.- similar words:
- count, duke, earl, gentleman, noble, nobleman
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| related words: |
leader |
Lord comes from an Old English word that means "keeper of the bread."