dominion in English
- Dominion⇄adj. Also, dominion. (Canada.) relating to the country as a whole; national in scope.
- Dominion⇄Dominion, noun, adjective.
- dominion⇄dominion, noun.
1. the power or right of governing and controlling; rule; control.
Ex. The ancient Romans had dominion over a large part of the world. (Figurative.) Which shall have ultimate dominion, Dream, or dust? (Don Marquis).
(SYN - dominion⇄expr. dominions, dominations.
Ex. Powers and Dominions, Deities of Heav'n (Milton). - Dominion⇄noun a name formerly used for a self-governing country within the British Commonwealth. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand were formerly Dominions. Canada is now a ?Commonwealth nation, a constitutional monarchy in form of government.
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Dominion
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
UK: /dəˈmɪnjən/ | US: /dəˈmɪnjən/
Definitions
- Sovereignty or control over a territory or people.
- A self-governing territory within the British Commonwealth.
- The power or right of governing and controlling.
Usage Examples
- The king's dominion extended across several regions.
- Canada was once known as the Dominion of Canada.
- His dominion over the land was uncontested.
Etymology
From Old French dominion, from Latin dominium meaning "ownership" or "lordship," derived from dominus meaning "lord" or "master."
Synonyms
- Sovereignty
- Authority
- Territory
- Control
Antonyms
- Subjugation
- Submission
- Dependency
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Domination | /dɔminasjɔ̃/ |
| Spanish | Dominio | /doˈminjo/ |
| Hindi | प्रभुत्व | /prəˈbʰutʋə/ |
| German | Herrschaft | /ˈhɛʁʃaft/ |
| Russian | Владычество | /vɫɐˈdɨtʃɪstvə/ |
(More translations in over 20 global and 30 Indian languages available upon request.)
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dəˈmɪnjən/
- American English: /dəˈmɪnjən/
Historical Usage
The term dominion was widely used during the colonial period to denote territories under British rule, particularly self-governing regions within the British Empire.
Cultural Nuances
In the context of the British Empire, dominion referred to semi-autonomous nations such as Canada and Australia, highlighting a transition from colonial rule to self-governance.
More Information
The word dominion signifies authority, ownership, and control. It holds historical significance in political and colonial contexts, particularly in the British Commonwealth where it denoted self-governing territories with symbolic allegiance to the Crown.