Dominion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dəˈmɪnjən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dominion is a noun meaning Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
Meaning
Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
More Meanings
- Predominance; ascendancy.
- (sometimes figurative) A kingdom, nation, or other sphere of influence; governed territory.
- (taxonomy) kingdom
- (Christianity) An order of angel in Christian angelology, ranked above virtues and below thrones.
Example Sentences
To choose between dominion or slavery.
the dominions of a king the dominion of the passions
Objects placed foremost ought […] have dominion over things which are confus'd and transient.
Oh cold, cold, rigid, dreadful Death, set up thine altar here, and dress it with such terrors as thou hast at thy command: for this is thy dominion!
Word Forms
- dominions
Synonyms for dominion
Depending on context, synonyms include domination, mandate, rule, territory, colony, province.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include province, colony, territory, rule, mandate, canada.
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