domination

noun

dom·​i·​na·​tion ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən 

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

Synonyms of domination

• dominance
• dominion
• supremacy
• sovereignty

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

Recent Examples on the Web

As the 1950s rolled into the 1960s, more and more African countries were freeing themselves from European colonial domination; this wave of liberation prompted the emergence of liberation movements in South Africa and anti-apartheid protests. —Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026

The Traitors’ domination of the entertainment world continues apace with a stage show set for 2027. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026

Let this Full Moon remind you that confidence does not require domination. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026

After Doncic’s third-quarter domination, James tagged in and scored five consecutive points to end the quarter. —Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for domination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation