dominion

noun
UK: /dəˈmɪn.jən/
US: /dəˈmɪn.jən/

  1. Control or power, especially the authority to rule.

    1. The king had dominion over all the land.
    2. Rome sought dominion over the entire Mediterranean region, leading to many wars.

  2. An area controlled by a ruler or government; a territory.

    1. Canada was once a dominion of the British Empire.
    2. The company expanded its dominion across several states, becoming a major player.

  3. Supreme authority; sovereignty.

    1. The people yearned for freedom from foreign dominion.
    2. The emperor exercised absolute dominion over his vast empire, ensuring obedience.

Synonyms

power empire control territory rule sovereignty authority

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dominion" in English means: Control or power, especially the authority to rule., An area controlled by a ruler or government; a territory., Supreme authority; sovereignty..

The phonetic transcription of "dominion" is /dəˈmɪn.jən/ in British English and /dəˈmɪn.jən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dominion": power, empire, control, territory, rule, sovereignty, authority.

Example usage of "dominion": "The king had dominion over all the land.". More examples on the page.