Domination
/ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe exercise of control or influence over someone or something, or the state of being so controlled.
/ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/
Control and power over others
The Roman Empire's domination over Europe lasted for centuries.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game, and your team is so good that they always win, controlling the game's outcome. That's domination! It means having control and power over something or someone.
👶 For kids: It's when someone or something is in charge and tells everyone what to do.
More Examples
He resented the company's domination of the market.
The goal was to break the cycle of domination and inequality.
How It's Used
"The country's domination by a foreign power led to widespread unrest."
"The team's domination in the tournament was complete; they won every match."
"Societies often exhibit power structures that lead to the domination of certain groups over others."
The state of being in a position of superiority or preeminence.
/ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/
Superiority or preeminence.
The company's domination of the industry is nearly absolute.
💡 Simply: If something is dominant in a particular field it means they are the best, or most used.
👶 For kids: Being the best or most powerful at something.
More Examples
The athlete achieved domination in her sport through dedication.
The company's new strategy allowed it to gain market domination in its industry.
How It's Used
"Their product gained market domination quickly."
"The company's domination of the industry has caused concern over competition."
Idioms & expressions
power and domination
An expression that emphasizes having significant authority and control.
"The novel explores themes of power and domination within a totalitarian regime."
under the domination of
To be controlled or ruled by someone or something.
"The colony was under the domination of the empire for centuries."
From Late Latin *dominatio* ('mastery, control'), from Latin *dominari* ('to rule, be lord over'), derived from *dominus* ('master, lord').
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, from military conquest to the control of political systems. Its usage reflects power dynamics and social control.
Memory tip
Think of a "dome" over a nation, controlling it.
Word Origin
"Mastery, rule"