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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSeigneur
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sɛɲœʁ
"Le seigneur du château était respecté par tous."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who has authority, control, or power over others; a master or ruler.
"The lord of the manor held significant influence over the village." - 2
A title of respect or authority, often used in a religious context.
"In many cultures, people refer to God as their Lord."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lord' originates from the Old English 'hlāford', which means 'keeper of the bread' or 'master'. It evolved through Middle English and has roots in Proto-Germanic languages, reflecting the feudal system where a lord held authority over land and vassals.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lord" is said worldwide
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Seigneur
Transliteration: sɛɲœʁ
"Le seigneur du château était respecté par tous."
Herr
Transliteration: hɛʁ
"Der Herr des Hauses hatte das Sagen."
Signore
Transliteration: siɲˈɲore
"Il signore del castello era molto potente."
Señor
Transliteration: seˈɲoɾ
"El señor del pueblo era conocido por su justicia."
Senhor
Transliteration: seˈɲoʁ
"O senhor do castelo era temido por todos."
स्वामी
Transliteration: swāmī
"स्वामी ने सभी का मार्गदर्शन किया।"
领主
Transliteration: lǐngzhǔ
"领主在村庄中享有很高的威望。"
주인
Transliteration: juin
"주인은 집안의 모든 일을 관리했다."
領主
Transliteration: ryōshu
"領主は村の人々に尊敬されていた。"
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