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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The Yellow Jackets have won two state championships in the past three seasons under Rogers, including a 62-21 domination of Gainesville last season. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 The unfolding of a widespread progressivism in the Church was succeeded by the spectacle of Paul’s domination of progressivism and by the reassertion of conservativism. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The Springboks struggled to reflect their utter domination on the scoreboard and ought to have doubled their seven actual tries by seven different scorers. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 During the 17th century, Japan was in a state of upheaval, fractured by rival warlords fighting for domination; then, three leaders came together to unite the bushō to bring peace and a new order to Japan. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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