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Vizier vs Overlord - What's the difference?

vizier | overlord |

As nouns the difference between vizier and overlord

is that vizier is a high-ranking official or minister in an islamic government, especially in the ottoman empire while overlord is a ruler of other rulers.

vizier

English

(wikipedia vizier)

Alternative forms

* vizir

Noun

(en noun)
  • A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
  • Derived terms

    (Grand Vizier) * grand vizier * vizierate * vizierial * viziership

    See also

    * wazir

    References

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    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