Domine

/ˈdɒmɪneɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A term of address used to refer to a master or lord, often in a religious context.
The faithful gathered to pray and address their domine in reverence.
A title used to show respect for a teacher or learned person, especially in academic settings.
The students affectionately referred to their professor as domine, acknowledging his wisdom.
verb
To exercise control over or to dominate.
He tried to domine the conversation, steering it in the direction he preferred.

Etymology

From Latin 'dominus' meaning 'lord' or 'master'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

domine, libera nos:
Lord, deliver us.
domine, salvum fac:
Lord, make safe.
domine, ad adjuvandum me festina:
Lord, make haste to help me.

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Slang Meanings

Used informally to refer to someone who is a dominant figure in a group.
He's the domine of the gaming clan, always leading the strategies.