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Overlord vs Grandmaster - What's the difference?

overlord | grandmaster |

As nouns the difference between overlord and grandmaster

is that overlord is a ruler of other rulers while grandmaster is .

overlord

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A ruler of other rulers.
  • The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
  • Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.
  • The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.
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  • Usage notes

    * The second sense frequently carries negative connotations; calling one an overlord can imply tyranny or authoritarianism.

    Derived terms

    * overlordship

    grandmaster

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The highest title a chess player can attain; also called International Grandmaster ; abbreviated GM or IGM.