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overmen

overmen is the plural of overman.

Meaning of overman

Noun (1)

overman (plural overmen)

  1. A person who supervises others; a supervisor, especially in a mine.
    • Despite the effects of the disease, he was subsequently promoted to overman and thereafter to undermanager.1980, Great Britain. Dept. of Health and Social Security, Reported Decisions of the Social Security Commissioner
    Synonyms:
    foreman

Noun (2)

overman (plural overmen)

  1. A man with great powers; a superman.

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Questions about overmen

What is overmen the plural of?
Overmen is the plural of overman.

Words near overmen in the dictionary

  1. overmellow
  2. overmelt
  3. overmelted
  4. overmelting
  5. overmelts
  6. overmen
  7. overmentioned
  8. overmerciful
  9. overmerit
  10. overmerry
  11. overmethylation

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