domination

[ dom-uh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of dominating.
2. rule or sway; control, often arbitrary.
3. dominations, Theology. one of the nine orders of celestial attendants of God. Compare angel ( def 1 ).

domination

/ ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of dominating or state of being dominated
2. authority; rule; control

Other Words From

• nondom·i·nation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of domination¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin dominātiōn-, stem of dominātiō “mastery, rule,” from domināt(us) “controlled” (past participle of domināre “to master, control”; dominate ) + -iō -ion; replacing Middle English dominacioun, from Anglo-French

Example Sentences

There is one positive aspect to total Republican domination: One-party rule can be a benefit in terms of democratic accountability.

From Salon

It’s not about power or domination because they don’t have any power.

From Salon

The stats go on, but simply put: It was a display of total domination in every facet of the game.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s not only that, as Stanley notes, “the Republican Party’s domination of all branches of government would render the U.S. a one-party state.”

From Salon

Bompastor said on Friday they "had a plan to deal" with Manchester City's domination of possession and it worked, despite their visitors having 63% of the ball.

From BBC

Related Words

• dictatorship
• dominance
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• oppression
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