dominion

do·min·ion

noun \də-ˈmi-nyən\

Definition of DOMINION

1

: domain

2

: supreme authority : sovereignty

3

plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy

4

often capitalized : a self-governing nation of the Commonwealth of Nations other than the United Kingdom that acknowledges the British monarch as chief of state

5

: absolute ownership

Examples of DOMINION

1. The U.S. has dominion over the island.
2. The countries fought for dominion of the territory.
3. the dominions of the empire

Origin of DOMINION

Middle English dominioun, from Middle French dominion, modification of Latin dominium, from dominus

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DOMINION

Synonyms

ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), dominance, domination, supremacy, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Antonyms

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

Related Words

primacy, superiority; lordship, scepter; arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway; takeover; direction, jurisdiction, management; clout, might, pull, weight; eminence, importance, moment; prerogative, privilege, right

Near Antonyms

helplessness, weakness; impotence, impotency, powerlessness

See Synonym Discussion at power

Rhymes with DOMINION

champignon, opinion, Sardinian