Dragonlords

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals or rulers traditionally associated with commanding or possessing dragons; characters often depicted in fantasy settings as leaders with control over dragons; representatives of a title or role that signifies dominance over these mythical creatures
2. Fictional or legendary figures who govern or command dragons; noble leaders in myth or fantasy known for their bond with dragonkind; persons invested with authority or mastery over dragons in various narratives
3. Those who hold power or dominion over dragons, typically found in fantasy literature or games; sovereigns or champions recognized for their close connection to dragons; entities symbolizing control and leadership involving dragons in mythic or fictional contexts

Etymology: "Dragonlords" is the plural of "dragonlord," a compound formed from "dragon" and "lord." Both parts are long-established English words: "dragon" came into English from Old French and ultimately from Latin "draco," meaning a large serpent, while "lord" descends from Old English "hlaford," originally a keeper of a household, from "hlaf" (loaf) and a root meaning guardian. The compound itself is a straightforward modern coinage. Its parts simply stack together: a lord of dragons, someone whose authority extends over these creatures. The sense has grown mainly from fantasy writing and games, where dragonlords serve as rulers, champions, or figures whose bond with dragons marks them as leaders.

Synonyms: dragonriders, dragonmasters, wyrmlords, dragon knights, dragon riders