Synonyms for

Dominion

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

Definition

Dominion means the power or right of governing and controlling; sovereignty.

Synonyms & similar words

territory dominion rule district territorialdominion control rule power supremacy authority command dominance governance hegemony jurisdiction mastery predominance regulation reign sovereignty superintendence sway administration direction guidance

Synonyms by register

Formal

sovereignty authority supremacy ascendancy

Informal

control power reign grip

Literary

sway rule hegemony

Antonyms

subservience submission dependence weakness helplessness subordination

Common collocations

  • absolute dominion
  • vast dominion
  • exercise dominion
  • over the dominion
  • under dominion
  • divine dominion
  • political dominion

Word family

noun dominion
verb domineer
adjective dominant
adverb dominantly

Usage note

Dominion often implies a broad scope of control, such as over a territory or a group of people. It can also refer to a self-governing state within a larger political entity, as in 'Commonwealth dominion'.

Example sentences

  1. The king has absolute dominion over his kingdom.
  2. The company has dominion over the entire market.
  3. The queen's dominion over her subjects was unquestionable.
  4. The dictator's dominion over the country was oppressive.
  5. The president's dominion over foreign affairs is limited by the constitution.

Quotes

  • Knowledge is the dominion of the intellect, and always has been and will be.
  • The artist's dominion is the imagination.
  • The dominion of man over animals is entirely a result of his own mistakes.

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