lords
word · lemma: lord
/ˈɫɔɹdz/
lordz
/lˈɔːdz/
lawdz
Definition
'Lords' is the plural of 'lord', meaning men of high rank, power, or nobility, especially in historical or British contexts. It can also refer to people with authority over others.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in historical, religious, or British contexts (e.g., House of Lords). Used as a formal or respectful title. Rare in everyday conversation, unless referring to peerage, fantasy stories, or history.
Spanish: señores - lores (título nobiliario)Portuguese (BR): senhores - lordes (título de nobreza)Portuguese (PT): senhores - lordes (título de nobreza)Chinese (Simplified): 贵族 - 爵爷Chinese (Traditional): 貴族 - 爵爺Hindi: प्रभु - मालिक (सामंत)Arabic: الأسياد - اللوردات (ألقاب نبيلة)Bengali: প্রভুরা - লর্ডস (শিরোনাম)Russian: лордыJapanese: 貴族たち - 領主たちVietnamese: chúa tể - quý tộcKorean: 영주들 - 귀족들Turkish: lordlar - soylularUrdu: خداوندگان - لارڈز (اعزاز)Indonesian: tuan-tuan - bangsawan
Example Sentences
The lords lived in large castles.
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There are many lords in old stories.
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The king asked the lords for advice.
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The House of Lords is part of the British Parliament.
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In medieval times, lords had a lot of power over the people.
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They dressed and acted like lords, even though they weren't really nobility.
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