domination
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
power or control over other people, countries, or groups.
the exercise of power or influence over others, often through superior force, resources, or position.
Simple“The empire's domination of the region lasted for over two hundred years.”
In context“The treaty was designed to prevent the total domination of the continent by any single military power.”
Antonymssubmissionsubordination - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
being much better or more successful than everyone else in a game or market.
the state of prevailing over competitors through superior skill, ability, or market share.
Simple“The team's domination of the league was clear after they won ten games in a row.”
In context“Market analysts were surprised by the tech giant's rapid domination of the mobile payment sector within a single fiscal year.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
a high-ranking type of angel in some religious traditions.
a member of the fourth order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.
Simple“The old painting showed various ranks of angels, including the dominations.”
In context“In medieval theology, the dominations were believed to regulate the duties of lower angelic orders.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
a type of sexual activity where one person has power and control over the other.
a practice involving the consensual exercise of power and discipline over a partner.
Simple“The book explores the psychology behind themes of domination and submission.”
In context“The study examines how power dynamics like domination are negotiated within specific subcultures.”
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“He argued that continued Tshisekedi rule could be viewed there as a form of domination and that self-determination should be part of the political debate.”
From Middle English domynacion, from Old French dominacion, from Latin dominātiō (“rule, dominion”), from dominor (“domineer; rule”); see dominate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.