dominion
/doʊˈmɪnjən/
Meanings
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noun
The power or control over a territory, organization, or group of people.
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noun
A large territory under one ruler or one government.
Pronunciation
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/doʊˈmɪnjən/
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Synonyms
domination
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dominionmonotion , motion , otion , devotion , reversion
Variants
List of all variants of dominion that leads to same resultdominion , dominions , Dominion Day , Dominion Days , inter-dominion , interdominion
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French dominion, from dominare ‘to rule, to be master’.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The Dominion of Canada was a self-governing dominion within the British Empire from 1867 to 1931.
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Dominion Day is celebrated in Canada on July 1 to commemorate the country's Confederation in 1867.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority over a country, region, or territory.
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Empire: A large autonomous political entity, often comprising multiple territories and peoples.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Dominion has been used extensively in literature and history, representing power, authority, and rule. It has been used in various contexts, including political power, religious dominion, and dominion over nature.
How to Memorize "dominion"
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visualize
- Imagine a ruler sitting on a throne, holding a scepter and controlling a vast territory.
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associate
- Associate the word with the concept of power and control.
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mnemonics
- Use the phrase ‘Dominion: the power to rule’ to memorize the meaning.
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