domination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.
  2. The exercise of power in ruling; sovereignty; authority; government.
  3. A dominion; an angel from a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.
  4. A fetish characterized by control and power over and discipline of one's sexual partner; sometimes including topping or sadism.
  5. Synonym of cover.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/ /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ En-domination.ogg

Word forms

domination dominations

Etymology

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

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