Pronunciation: /dəˈmɪnjən/

Definitions of dominion

noun sovereignty or control; the territory of a sovereign or government

Example Sentences

A1 The king ruled over his dominion with fairness and kindness.

A2 In medieval times, knights swore allegiance to their lords and served their dominions.

B1 The country gained independence and established its own dominion over its territories.

B2 The corporation expanded its dominion in the market by acquiring smaller competitors.

C1 The emperor's dominion extended across vast lands and diverse cultures.

C2 The scientist's research led to a breakthrough that changed the dominion of physics as we know it.

Examples of dominion in a Sentence

formal The king ruled over his dominion with absolute authority.

informal The boss has complete dominion over this project.

slang I heard Jake has dominion over the new hangout spot in town.

figurative Her dominion over the topic was evident in the way she presented her arguments.

Grammatical Forms of dominion

past tense

dominated

plural

dominions

comparative

more dominant

superlative

most dominant

present tense

dominates

future tense

will dominate

perfect tense

has dominated

continuous tense

is dominating

singular

dominion

positive degree

dominant

infinitive

to dominate

gerund

dominating

participle

dominated

Origin and Evolution of dominion

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dominion' originated from the Latin word 'dominionem' which means 'lordship' or 'rule'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dominion' evolved to encompass a broader meaning of control or authority over a territory or group of people, beyond just lordship or rule.