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- [duh-min-yuh n]
- /dəˈmɪn yən/
- /dəˈmɪn.jən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duh-min-yuh n]
- /dəˈmɪn yən/
Definitions of dominions word
- noun dominions the power or right of governing and controlling; sovereign authority. 1
- noun dominions rule; control; domination. 1
- noun dominions a territory, usually of considerable size, in which a single rulership holds sway. 1
- noun dominions lands or domains subject to sovereignty or control. 1
- noun dominions Government. a territory constituting a self-governing commonwealth and being one of a number of such territories united in a community of nations, or empire: formerly applied to self-governing divisions of the British Empire, as Canada and New Zealand. 1
- noun dominions dominions, Theology. domination (def 3). 1
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Origin of dominions
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French < Medieval Latin *dominiōn- (stem of *dominiō) lordship, equivalent to Latin domin(ium) dominium + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Dominions
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dominions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dominions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dominions
noun dominions
- powers — ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something.
- authorities — the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.
- controls — a device or mechanism for operating or regulating a car, aircraft, etc
- commands — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of command.
- dominations — an act or instance of dominating.
adjective dominions
- colonials — Plural form of colonial.
Antonyms for dominions
noun dominions
- weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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