domination
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1 control or influence (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatepower or control over other people, countries, or groups.
the exercise of power or influence over others, often through superior force, resources, or position.
ExampleThe empire's domination of the region lasted for over two hundred years.
ExampleThe treaty was designed to prevent the total domination of the continent by any single military power.
- submission
- subordination
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2 competitive success (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatebeing 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.
ExampleThe team's domination of the league was clear after they won ten games in a row.
ExampleMarket analysts were surprised by the tech giant's rapid domination of the mobile payment sector within a single fiscal year.
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3 angelic rank (n.) C2 Proficiency Formal Literary Religiona high-ranking type of angel in some religious traditions.
a member of the fourth order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.
ExampleThe old painting showed various ranks of angels, including the dominations.
ExampleIn medieval theology, the dominations were believed to regulate the duties of lower angelic orders.
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4 sexual power play (n.) C1 Advanced Technicala 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.
ExampleThe book explores the psychology behind themes of domination and submission.
ExampleThe study examines how power dynamics like domination are negotiated within specific subcultures.
From Middle English domynacion, from Old French dominacion, from Latin dominātiō (“rule, dominion”), from dominor (“domineer; rule”); see dominate.