domination
gb/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 7500
uralom, fölény, dominancia, szexuális dominancia, dominálás
NOUN
B2
1
uralom
B1
Usage pattern:
the domination of [group/place] by [group/person]
The country finally broke free from decades of foreign domination.
Az ország végül megszabadult az évtizedekig tartó idegen uralom alól.
Many activists are fighting against the domination of public life by a small political elite.
Sok aktivista küzd egy szűk politikai elit közélet feletti uralma ellen.
Her research explores the history of male domination in the workplace.
The film shows how corporate domination can shape every part of daily life.
Under his brutal domination, speaking out against the regime was dangerous.
Learner examples
The people wanted to end the king's domination.
Az emberek véget akartak vetni a király uralmának.
After many years of domination, the small country became free.
Hosszú évekig tartó uralom után a kis ország szabaddá vált.
They protested against the domination of the media by one company.
The book talks about the domination of women by men in the past.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "domination" with "dominance". Both are similar, but "domination" often emphasizes the act or state of controlling others, especially in social or political contexts, while "dominance" can be broader (e.g., biological dominance). Also, learners may say *"domination on"* instead of the correct patterns *"domination of"* or *"domination over"*.
Meaning
strong control or power over others
Collocations
political domination
|foreign domination
|male domination
|colonial domination
|seek domination
|maintain domination
Synonyms
control (more general and neutral; does not always suggest unfair power the way 'domination' often does)
|
rule (commonly used about governments or leaders controlling a country or people)
Antonyms
independence (focuses on being free from control or domination by others)
Themes
politics
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
a situation where one person, group, or country has a lot of power and control over others, so the others are less free
A situation in which a person, group, or country has strong control and power over other people or over a place, often limiting their freedom or independence.
NOUN
B2
2
fölény
B2
dominancia
C1
Usage pattern:
the domination of [field/market/sport] by [team/company]
Their 5–0 victory was a clear sign of their domination of the league.
Az 5–0-s győzelmük egyértelmű jele volt a ligában mutatott fölényüknek.
The report warns about the company's growing domination of the online advertising market.
A jelentés figyelmeztet a vállalat növekvő dominanciájára az online hirdetési piacon.
For years, European clubs enjoyed near-total domination of the tournament.
The new technology broke the long-standing domination of a few big brands.
Her win ended his three-year domination of the sport.
Learner examples
The team showed total domination in the first half.
A csapat teljes fölényben volt az első félidőben.
One big company has domination of the smartphone market.
Egy nagy cég uralja az okostelefon-piacot.
Their domination of the sport lasted for ten years.
This win may be the start of their domination of the league.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "domination" where a simpler word like "win" or "lead" would sound more natural in everyday speech. "Domination" is usually used for long periods or very strong control in a sport or market, not for a single small success.
Meaning
clear superiority in competition
Collocations
market domination
|complete domination
|showed their domination
|period of domination
|domination of the league
|technological domination
Synonyms
dominance (very close in meaning; slightly more common in business, science, and technical writing)
|
supremacy (stresses being the best or highest in rank or power, especially over a long time)
Antonyms
parity (emphasizes equality, where no side clearly dominates the others)
Themes
business
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
a situation where one team, company, or person is much stronger and more successful than the others in a game, sport, or area of business
A situation in which one person, team, company, or group is much stronger and more successful than others in a particular activity, sport, market, or field.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
sexual domination of [partner] by [partner]
The novel explores themes of sexual domination and consent.
A regény a szexuális dominancia és a beleegyezés témáit járja körül.
They talked openly about their interest in domination and submission.
Nyíltan beszéltek arról, hogy érdeklődnek a dominancia és az alávetettség iránt.
She works in a studio that specializes in professional domination.
In their relationship, domination is always carefully discussed and agreed on.
The article explains how healthy domination depends on clear boundaries and trust.
Learner examples
The movie shows a relationship based on domination and submission.
A film egy dominancián és alávetettségen alapuló szexuális kapcsolatot mutat be.
They speak honestly about sexual domination in the interview.
Az interjúban őszintén beszélnek a szexuális dominanciáról.
In BDSM, domination must always be safe and agreed.
The story includes scenes of erotic domination.
Common mistake:
Learners may use this meaning without realizing it is specifically sexual, which can create awkward or confusing sentences. In non-sexual situations, it is usually better to use "control" or the more general meanings of "domination." Also, consent and agreement are important ideas in this context; using the word without them can suggest abuse rather than agreed sexual practice.
Meaning
sexual role of controlling a partner
Collocations
sexual domination
|erotic domination
|domination and submission
|professional domination
|fantasies of domination
Synonyms
sexual control (more general and descriptive; does not specifically refer to BDSM culture)
|
BDSM domination (explicitly ties the idea to BDSM practices and communities)
Antonyms
submission (names the complementary role of accepting or yielding to another's control in the same sexual context)
Themes
relationships
|sexuality
|health
Definition
a sexual role or game where one person controls what happens and the other person accepts this control, usually by agreement
A sexual practice or role in which one person has strong control and power over another person during sexual activity, usually by mutual agreement and often as part of BDSM.
Grammar
Dictionary form
domination
IPA
GB/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
dom - in - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: domination
- Plural: domination
Word family
Expressions
domination and submission
1/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən ˈænd sʌbmˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
paired sexual roles of control and yielding
a sexual practice or game where one person has control and the other person accepts this control, usually by agreement and with clear rules
Examples
- The article explains the basics of domination and submission for beginners.
- They see domination and submission as a way to build trust in their relationship.
- Workshops on domination and submission stress safety, consent, and communication.
male domination
1/mˈeɪl dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
men holding most social power
a situation in society where men have most of the power and control, and women have less power
Examples
- The book examines male domination in politics and business.
- Many people are working to challenge male domination in the tech industry.
- Laws alone cannot end male domination; social attitudes must also change.
market domination
1/mˈɑɹkɪt dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
one company strongly controls a market
a situation where one company is much bigger and more powerful than others in one area of business, and controls most of the sales
Examples
- New regulations aim to prevent market domination by a few tech giants.
- Their early move into online shopping led to market domination within ten years.
- The merger would give the company near market domination in the region.
world domination
1/wˈɚld dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
complete control of the whole world
a situation where one person, group, or country controls all countries and people in the world
Examples
- In many superhero movies, the villain dreams of world domination.
- The game lets players compete for world domination through war and alliances.
- His plan for world domination is clearly a joke, but it makes people laugh.