domination

noun

dom·​i·​na·​tion ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce domination (audio)
Synonyms of dominationnext
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

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auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century
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During the Cold War, Washington cast itself as the defender of the free world against totalitarian domination; Moscow portrayed itself as the patron of national liberation against Western colonialism. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 At the Orange County cross-country championships, Trabuco Hills won the boys title and JSerra continued its domination in girls. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Milwaukee pulled off a four-game sweep of the Dodgers, capping their domination with a 6-4 victory at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 For the no nonsense, a low-maintenance cut like a sharp collarbone lob or a style with no fussy layers frees up your time and hands to plot world domination. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domination

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of domination was in the 14th century

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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domination. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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