dominion — sovereignty or control over a territory
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sovereignty or control over a territory
Pronunciation (IPA): /dəˈmɪnjən/
Example Sentences
- The cat believes it has complete dominion over the living room sofa.
- The British Empire once held dominion over vast territories around the world.
- My little brother thinks he has dominion over the TV remote, but he's seriously mistaken.
dominion
NOUN[/dəˈmɪnjən/]
sovereignty or control over a territory
The young king surveys his vast dominion from the castle tower.
A companion's opinion guides his dominion
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin dominus meaning 'master' or 'owner'. The word evolved from Roman contexts where a master exercised control over slaves and territory, developing into the modern sense of 'territory' or 'sovereign power'.
Breakdown
dominus (master, owner) + -ion (noun-forming suffix), where the suffix -ion creates an abstract noun denoting the state or exercise of mastery.
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📝Examples
“The cat believes it has complete dominion over the living room sofa.”
“The British Empire once held dominion over vast territories around the world.”
“My little brother thinks he has dominion over the TV remote, but he's seriously mistaken.”
“The company seeks to establish dominion in the smartphone market.”
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