No exact match translations found for 'dominie' in marathi.
Word 'dominie' in Other Languages
- dominie in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dominie in Bengali বাংলা
- dominie in Bodo बड़ो
- dominie in Dogri डोगरी
- dominie in English
- dominie in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dominie in Hindi हिन्दी
- dominie in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dominie in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dominie in Konkani कोंकणी
- dominie in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dominie in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dominie in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dominie in Marathi मराठी
- dominie in Nepali नेपाली
- dominie in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dominie in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dominie in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dominie in Santali
- dominie in Sindhi سنڌي
- dominie in Tamil தமிழ்
- dominie in Telugu తెలుగు
- dominie in Urdu اُردُو
Dominie
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
UK: /ˈdɒmɪni/ | US: /ˈdɑːmɪni/
Definitions
- A schoolmaster, especially in Scotland.
- A clergyman or minister in the Scottish and Dutch Reformed Churches.
Usage Examples
- The dominie taught the children with great patience.
- The village dominie led the morning prayers at the kirk.
Etymology
From Latin dominus meaning "lord" or "master," used in Scotland and the Netherlands to refer to teachers or ministers.
Synonyms
- Schoolmaster
- Minister
- Parson
Antonyms
- Student
- Layperson
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Maître d'école | /mɛtʁ dəkɔl/ |
| Spanish | Maestro | /maˈestɾo/ |
| Hindi | शिक्षक | /ʃɪkʃək/ |
| German | Lehrer | /ˈleːʁɐ/ |
| Russian | Учитель | /ʊˈtʃitʲɪlʲ/ |
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Regional Pronunciation Variations
- Scottish English: /ˈdɒmɪni/
- American English: /ˈdɑːmɪni/
Historical Usage
The term dominie has been used in Scotland since the 17th century to refer to schoolmasters and clergymen, reflecting respect for learned individuals.
Cultural Nuances
In Scottish culture, the dominie was often a respected figure in rural communities, representing both education and moral guidance.
More Information
The word dominie highlights the historical importance of education and religious instruction in Scottish and Dutch societies, often representing both social and intellectual leadership.