lord
word
/ˈɫɔɹd/
lord
/lˈɔːd/
lawd
Definition
A 'lord' is a man with a high rank or title, especially in the British nobility, or someone who has power and authority. It also refers to God in religious contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Lord' is formal and often used as a title for nobility, or in historical or religious settings ('the Lord' for God). Not common in everyday speech except in set phrases ('landlord', 'oh Lord!').
Spanish: señor - noblePortuguese (BR): senhor - lorde (título nobreza)Portuguese (PT): senhor - lorde (título de nobreza)Chinese (Simplified): 勋爵 - 贵族 - 上帝 (宗教)Chinese (Traditional): 勳爵 - 貴族 - 上帝 (宗教)Hindi: लॉर्ड - स्वामी (धार्मिक/आदरणीय अर्थ में)Arabic: لورد - سيد (لقب نبيل)Bengali: প্রভু - লর্ড (ব্রিটিশ অভিজাত)Russian: лорд - господь (религиозно)Japanese: 卿（きょう） - ロード（貴族の称号） - 主（しゅ、宗教的）Vietnamese: lãnh chúa - Chúa (tôn giáo)Korean: 영주 - 주님 (종교적)Turkish: lord - derebeyi - Rab (dini)Urdu: ربّ - لارڈ (نوابی عنوان)Indonesian: tuan - bangsawan (gelar/keagungan) - Tuhan (agama)
Example Sentences
The lord owns a large castle in England.
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Many people pray to the Lord for help.
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He spoke to the lord with great respect.
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The lord granted new land to his followers.
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Everyone at the table stood as the Lord entered the room.
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Oh Lord, what happened here?
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