overman
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌmæn/
- Archaic
- After a fierce battle, she was declared the overman of the tournament.
Examples
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The champion was hailed as an overman after his victory.
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In the final round, only one overman could claim the ultimate prize.
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The story follows an ambitious overman who rises to power through determination and skill.
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Many consider Alexander the Great an overman of his time.
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After a fierce battle, she was declared the overman of the tournament.
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In the final round, only one overman could claim the ultimate prize.
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The champion was hailed as an overman after his victory.
Synonyms
A person who wins a game, battle, or contest
A person who takes control of a country by force
A person who has great power and controls a country or people
A person who makes others obey by force or talking
A person or team that beats another in a contest
A player or team that defeats opponents by a lot
A person or group much more powerful than others in an area
How Dominant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overman joins over ('above' or 'over') and man ('person'), so it can mean someone who stands 'above' others by power or victory, like the idea in overcome ('to defeat'). That is why an overman can mean a victor or conqueror.