domination

[dom-uh-ney-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of dominating.

2. rule or sway; control, often arbitrary.

3. Theology.,  dominations, one of the nine orders of celestial attendants of God.

domination

/ ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of dominating or state of being dominated

2. authority; rule; control

Other Word Forms

• nondomination noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of domination¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin dominātiōn-, stem of dominātiō “mastery, rule,” from domināt(us) “controlled” (past participle of domināre “to master, control”; dominate ) + -iō -ion; replacing Middle English dominacioun, from Anglo-French

Example Sentences

In short: in the geopolitical universe different powers are aligning as a counterweight to American domination.

From BBC

This implies a breakdown in shift from the 19th century authoritarian artistic domination of a music director that still holds just about everywhere to a more democratic and utopian concept.

From Los Angeles Times

The strategist argues that without this intervention, there will be “ongoing Republican domination of politics for decades to come,” suggesting that Democratic gerrymandering is necessary as a defensive measure against Republican electoral advantages.

From Los Angeles Times

For it to be deemed a success, the US will need to extend the current run of home domination.

From BBC

The high emotion and fury sweeping around the stadium, with Liverpool in the line of fire, was counterproductive as the hosts lacked any composure and measure, for all their domination of territory and possession.

From BBC

Related Words

• dictatorship 
• dominance 
• influence 
• oppression 
• repression 
• sovereignty 
• superiority 
• supremacy 
• tyranny