predominance
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pre·dom·i·nance

noun \pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s, -ˈdäm-nən(t)s\

Definition of PREDOMINANCE

: the quality or state of being predominant

Examples of PREDOMINANCE

  1. a group of young reformers who have gained predominance within the government
  2. The tribe fought to maintain its predominance.

First Known Use of PREDOMINANCE

1592

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