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domination

n.
US //ˌdɑməˈneɪʃən// UK //dˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃən// dom·i·na·tion
  1. 1 control or influence (n.)
    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.

    Example

    The empire's domination of the region lasted for over two hundred years.

    Example

    The treaty was designed to prevent the total domination of the continent by any single military power.

  2. 2 competitive success (n.)
    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.

    Example

    The team's domination of the league was clear after they won ten games in a row.

    Example

    Market analysts were surprised by the tech giant's rapid domination of the mobile payment sector within a single fiscal year.

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  1. 3 angelic rank (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Formal Literary Religion

    a high-ranking type of angel in some religious traditions.

    a member of the fourth order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.

    Example

    The old painting showed various ranks of angels, including the dominations.

    Example

    In medieval theology, the dominations were believed to regulate the duties of lower angelic orders.

  2. 4 sexual power play (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical

    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.

    Example

    The book explores the psychology behind themes of domination and submission.

    Example

    The study examines how power dynamics like domination are negotiated within specific subcultures.

Origin

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

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