domination

noun

dom·​i·​na·​tion ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən 

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

Synonyms

• ascendance
• ascendence
• ascendancy
• ascendency
• dominance
• dominion
• hegemony
• imperium
• predominance
• predominancy
• preeminence
• reign
• sovereignty
• sovranty
• supremacy

Examples of domination in a Sentence

auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market

the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century

Recent Examples on the Web

Will the domination over the Carolina Hurricanes remain? —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025

Augustine was concerned about the human lust for domination, and how leaders and institutions needed to work to put boundaries on unchecked power. —Ruth Graham, New York Times, 22 May 2025

From the mind of prolific writer John Scalzi comes the story of a cat who plans world domination. —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

These tales explore alternate histories, life for robots in a post-apocalyptic city, and a plot for world domination by super-intelligent yogurt. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 15 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for domination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation