dominion
gb/dəmˈɪnjən/ us/dəmˈɪnjən/
B2
English
~ 4700
uralom, fennhatóság, birtok, domínium, felségterület, fennhatóság alá tartozó terület
NOUN
B2
1
uralom
B2
fennhatóság
C1
Usage pattern:
to have dominion over [something/someone]
The king claimed dominion over all the lands to the west.
A király a nyugatra fekvő összes terület feletti uralmat követelte magának.
They fought to maintain their dominion over the territory.
Azért harcoltak, hogy megőrizzék uralmukat a terület felett.
The company has dominion over several smaller firms in the region.
Religious leaders once held great dominion over everyday life.
Colonial powers extended their dominion far beyond their own borders.
Learner examples
The king had dominion over the land.
A király uralma alatt tartotta a területet.
The country lost its dominion after the war.
Az ország a háború után elvesztette uralmát.
He used his dominion to make new laws.
The leader wanted dominion over the island.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dominion' with 'domain'. 'Domain' usually refers to an area or field, while 'dominion' refers to power or control.
Meaning
control or authority over something
Collocations
have dominion over
|exercise dominion
|lose dominion
|assert dominion
Synonyms
authority (Authority is a broader term for the right or power to give orders or make decisions, not limited to ruling.)
|
control (Control emphasizes direct influence or command, which may be temporary or limited.)
Antonyms
subordination (Being under the authority or control of someone else.)
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submission (The act of yielding to another's authority.)
Themes
politics
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The power to rule or control something or someone.
The power or right to govern and control people, land, or activities.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[a/the] dominion of [ruler/state]
Canada was once a dominion within the British Empire.
Kanada egykor domínium volt a Brit Birodalmon belül.
The islands became a dominion of the kingdom in 1902.
A szigetek 1902-ben a királyság domíniumává váltak.
Several dominions later gained full independence.
Learner examples
Canada was a dominion of Britain.
Kanada Nagy-Britannia domíniuma volt.
The island is a dominion of the country.
A sziget az ország fennhatósága alá tartozó terület.
Many dominions became free nations.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'domain', which can mean an area of interest rather than a political territory.
Meaning
territory governed by a ruler or state
Collocations
British Dominion
|self-governing dominion
|colonial dominion
Synonyms
territory (A general term for a defined area of land under jurisdiction.)
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possession (Often used for overseas lands controlled by a country.)
Antonyms
independent state (A country that governs itself without outside control.)
Themes
geography
|politics
|law
|space
Definition
A land that is ruled by a leader or government.
A territory or area under the control of a ruler, government, or other authority.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dominion
IPA
GB/dəmˈɪnjən/
US/dəmˈɪnjən/
Syllables & stress
domin - ion (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dominion
- Plural: dominions
Word family
Forms
dominions
noun
Core family
Related words
dominator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
subordinate
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
domineering
adjective
Expressions
exercise dominion
1/ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz dəmˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
formal
to use one's authority to govern or control
To use your power to control something or someone.
Examples
- The government exercised dominion over the disputed region.
- They exercised dominion through strict laws and policies.
have dominion over
1/hˈæv dəmˈɪnjən ˈoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
to hold ruling power over something
To have the power to rule or control something or someone.
Examples
- The emperor claimed to have dominion over all the lands.
- Humans have dominion over many species on Earth.