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
- The U.S. has dominion over the island.
- The countries fought for dominion of the territory.
- 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
See Synonym Discussion at power
Rhymes with DOMINION
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