domination

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The exercise of power in ruling; sovereignty; authority; government.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A dominion; an angel from a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.
  4. (countable, uncountable) A fetish characterized by control and power over and discipline of one's sexual partner.
  5. (countable, uncountable) Synonym of cover.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/
Etymology

From Middle English domynacion, from Old French dominacion, from Latin dominātiō (“rule, dominion”), from dominor (“domineer; rule”); see dominate.

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