domination
pronunciation
How to pronounce domination in British English:
UK [ˌdɒmɪ'neɪʃn]
How to pronounce domination in American English:
US [ˌdɑməˈneʃən]
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- Noun:
- social control by dominating
- power to dominate or defeat
Word Origin
- domination (n.)
- late 14c., "rule, control," from Old French dominacion (12c.) "domination, rule, power," from Latin dominationem (nominative dominatio), noun of action from past participle stem of dominari "to rule, have dominion over," from dominus "lord, master," literally "master of the house," from domus "home" (see domestic) + -nus, suffix denoting ownership or relation. Sexual sense by 1961.
Synonym
Example
- 1. But the libyan campaign has reignited fears of american domination .
- 2. In human sexuality there are natural roles of domination and submission .
- 3. Some bdsm clubs employ women who provide domination services to interested clients .
- 4. Dumb blond : cynical play for blond domination ?
- 5. What china seeks is political and economic cooperation , not domination .