domination

noun

dom·​i·​na·​tion ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce domination (audio)
1
: supremacy or preeminence over another
2
: exercise of mastery or ruling power
3
: exercise of preponderant, governing, or controlling influence
4
dominations plural : dominion sense 3

Examples of domination in a Sentence

auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of domination was in the 14th century

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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domination. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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