overman
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overman¹
Where it comes from
From Middle English overman (“a superior; leader; master”). Compare superman. By surface analysis, over- + man.
noun overmen
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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.
Similar: foreman
overman²
Where it comes from
From over- + man, as a calque of German Übermensch.
noun overmen
- A man with great powers; a superman.
overman³
Where it comes from
From over- + man (verb).
verb overmans · overmanning · overmanned
- To provide with too many personnel; overstaff.
Overman⁴
- /ˈoʊvɚmən/ US
Sounds like overman
proper noun
- A surname. Honourable Members will perceive that it is stated, on the authority of Mr. Overman, vice-chairman of the Ampthill board, that the wages of the labourers in his neighbourhood had been raised since the law came into operation.
Talk about this word "overman." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/overman. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. overman. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/overman "overman." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/overman.Cite this
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title = {overman},
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