It can have various nuances depending on the context, including:
* A ruler or sovereign: Like "the Lord" in the phrase "Our Lord and Savior."
* A master or owner: Like "lord of the manor."
* A husband or a man in a position of authority: Like "dominate" or "domination."
The word is also the root of many English words, including:
* Dominion: Meaning "rule" or "control."
* Dominate: Meaning "to rule over" or "to have control of."
* Dominant: Meaning "having power or influence."
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