overman
overman · overmen
A person who supervises othersA person who supervises others; a supervisor, especially in a mine.
US/ˈoʊvɚmən/
Meaning
2 sensesA person who supervises others; a supervisor, especially in a mine.
A man with great powers; a superman.
Origin
From Middle English overman (“a superior; leader; master”). Compare superman. By surface aFrom Middle English overman (“a superior; leader; master”). Compare superman. By surface analysis, over- + man.
From over- + man, as a calque of German Übermensch.
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plural: overmenSynonyms
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1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular