domination
gb/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
B2
Anglais
~ 7500
Sens
0 sens
Nom
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
Schéma d’usage :
the domination of [group/place] by [group/person]
Erreur fréquente :
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"*.
Synonymes
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)
Antonymes
independence (focuses on being free from control or domination by others)
Collocations
political domination
|foreign domination
|male domination
|colonial domination
|seek domination
|maintain domination
Thèmes
politics
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Nom
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
Schéma d’usage :
the domination of [field/market/sport] by [team/company]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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)
Antonymes
parity (emphasizes equality, where no side clearly dominates the others)
Collocations
market domination
|complete domination
|showed their domination
|period of domination
|domination of the league
|technological domination
Thèmes
business
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Nom
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
Schéma d’usage :
sexual domination of [partner] by [partner]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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)
Antonymes
submission (names the complementary role of accepting or yielding to another's control in the same sexual context)
Collocations
sexual domination
|erotic domination
|domination and submission
|professional domination
|fantasies of domination
Thèmes
relationships
|sexuality
|health
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
domination
API
GB/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɑmənˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
dom - in - a - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: domination
- Plural: domination
Famille de mots
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
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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.