domination
domination Lexical Profile
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• noun
The exercise of supreme power, control, or authority over others, especially in a commanding, oppressive, or absolute manner.
"The ancient empire expanded its borders through the political domination of neighboring territories."
Overwhelming superiority or preeminence in a competition, market, or field of endeavor.
"The tennis player's decade-long domination of the tournament earned her a place in sports history."
A member of the fourth highest order of angels in traditional Christian angelology, typically used in the plural.
"Medieval theologians wrote extensively about thrones, dominations, and powers within the celestial hierarchy."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Domination' typically refers to the active exercise of control, authority, or subjugation (often with a harsh or coercive tone), whereas 'dominance' refers more broadly or neutrally to the state or fact of being superior, influential, or most prevalent.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French domination and directly from Latin dominationem ('rule, lordship, tyranny'), derived from dominus ('lord, master').