domination
gb/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 7500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
state
1
strong control or power over others
a situation where one person, group, or country has a lot of power and control over others, so the others are less free
Patrón de uso:
the domination of [group/place] by [group/person]
Error frecuente:
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"*.
Sinónimos
control (more general and neutral; does not always suggest unfair power the way 'domination' often does)
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rule (commonly used about governments or leaders controlling a country or people)
Antónimos
independence (focuses on being free from control or domination by others)
Colocaciones
political domination
|foreign domination
|male domination
|colonial domination
|seek domination
|maintain domination
Temas
politics
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The country finally broke free from decades of foreign domination.
- Many activists are fighting against the domination of public life by a small political elite.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The people wanted to end the king's domination.
- After many years of domination, the small country became free.
- They protested against the domination of the media by one company.
- The book talks about the domination of women by men in the past.
Sustantivo
B2
state
2
clear superiority in competition
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
Patrón de uso:
the domination of [field/market/sport] by [team/company]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
dominance (very close in meaning; slightly more common in business, science, and technical writing)
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supremacy (stresses being the best or highest in rank or power, especially over a long time)
Antónimos
parity (emphasizes equality, where no side clearly dominates the others)
Colocaciones
market domination
|complete domination
|showed their domination
|period of domination
|domination of the league
|technological domination
Temas
business
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Their 5–0 victory was a clear sign of their domination of the league.
- The report warns about the company's growing domination of the online advertising market.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The team showed total domination in the first half.
- One big company has domination of the smartphone market.
- Their domination of the sport lasted for ten years.
- This win may be the start of their domination of the league.
Sustantivo
C1
action
3
sexual role of controlling a partner
a sexual role or game where one person controls what happens and the other person accepts this control, usually by agreement
Patrón de uso:
sexual domination of [partner] by [partner]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
sexual control (more general and descriptive; does not specifically refer to BDSM culture)
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BDSM domination (explicitly ties the idea to BDSM practices and communities)
Antónimos
submission (names the complementary role of accepting or yielding to another's control in the same sexual context)
Colocaciones
sexual domination
|erotic domination
|domination and submission
|professional domination
|fantasies of domination
Temas
relationships
|sexuality
|health
Ejemplos
- The novel explores themes of sexual domination and consent.
- They talked openly about their interest in domination and submission.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The movie shows a relationship based on domination and submission.
- They speak honestly about sexual domination in the interview.
- In BDSM, domination must always be safe and agreed.
- The story includes scenes of erotic domination.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
domination
AFI
GB/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
dom - in - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: domination
- Plural: domination
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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
Ejemplos
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.