Synonyms for

Dominican

Verb / dʌˈmɪnʌkʌn / Another word for dominican — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person from the Dominican Republic or a member of the Dominican Order of the Catholic Church.

Synonyms & similar words

friarpreacher dominican blackfriar

Synonyms by register

Formal

authoritative commanding sovereign ruling

Informal

bossy in charge top dog the man

Literary

regal imperious lordly

Antonyms

subordinate inferior dependent subject underling

Common collocations

  • dominican republic
  • dominican sister
  • dominican friar
  • dominican order
  • dominican church
  • dominican culture
  • dominican food

Word family

noun dominion
verb domineer
adjective dominant
adverb dominantly

Usage note

The word 'Dominican' most commonly refers to someone or something from the Dominican Republic. When used in the context of religious orders, it refers to members of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans).

Example sentences

  1. My friend is from the Dominican Republic and speaks Spanish.
  2. The Dominican Order was founded by Saint Dominic in the 13th century.
  3. The Dominican friars wear black and white robes.
  4. The Dominican nuns live a life of prayer and service.
  5. The Dominican monks dedicate their lives to God.

Quotes

  • I grew up in the Dominican Republic, where dancing is a part of our culture. We dance merengue, salsa, bachata, and more. - Zoe Saldana
  • I am a Dominican-American, and my parents struggle to make ends meet have motivated me to succeed. - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
  • My mother is Dominican, and my father is Puerto Rican. I have a lot of family in the Dominican Republic and in Puerto Rico. - Deion Sanders

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