Domination (en. Domination)

/dɔ.mi.na.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Power, control exercised by an individual or a group over another.
The domination of one group over others can lead to conflicts.
La domination d'un groupe sur les autres peut entraîner des conflits.
State of one who dominates.
He enjoys his domination over his competitors.
Il jouit de sa domination sur ses concurrents.
Position of superiority.
His domination of the market is undeniable.
Sa domination sur le marché est incontestable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'dominatio', meaning 'power' or 'prevalence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

effective domination
Power exercised in an optimal manner.
domination efficace
military domination
Control exercised by a state's armed forces.
domination militaire
economic domination
Prevalence of an actor in an economic market.
domination économique

Related Words

dominator
One who exercises domination.
dominateur
dominant
One who has a superior or prevailing position.
dominant
world domination
Control exercised on a global scale.
domination mondiale

Slang Meanings

Domination in the sense of having the upper hand in a situation.
There’s no doubt, he has domination over everything here.
Il n'y a pas de doute, il a la domination sur tout ici.
To dominate a game or a competition.
They are executing a total domination over this match.
Ils sont en train de faire une domination totale sur ce match.