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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDominatrix
/ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A woman who takes the dominant role in BDSM activities.
"The dominatrix guided her submissive partner through a series of carefully negotiated scenes." - 2
A woman who exerts control or authority over others, often in a sexual context.
"In her role as a dominatrix, she commanded respect and obedience from her clients."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'dominatrix' originates from the Latin word 'dominari', meaning 'to rule' or 'to dominate'. It evolved in the late 20th century to describe a woman who takes a dominant role in BDSM practices, reflecting societal shifts in sexual expression and the exploration of power dynamics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dominatrix" is said worldwide
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Dominatrice
Transliteration: dɔminatʁis
"La dominatrice a guidé son partenaire à travers des scénarios soigneusement négociés."
Dominatrix
Transliteration: doˈmiːnaˌtʁɪks
"Die Dominatrix führte ihren submissiven Partner durch eine Reihe von sorgfältig ausgehandelten Szenen."
Dominatrice
Transliteration: dominatrɪtʃe
"La dominatrice ha guidato il suo partner sottomesso attraverso una serie di scene accuratamente negoziate."
Dominatrix
Transliteration: dominátrix
"La dominatrix guió a su pareja sumisa a través de una serie de escenas cuidadosamente negociadas."
Dominatrix
Transliteration: dominátrix
"A dominatrix guiou seu parceiro submisso através de uma série de cenas cuidadosamente negociadas."
डोमिनेट्रिक्स
Transliteration: Dominatrix
"डोमिनेट्रिक्स ने अपने समर्पित साथी को सावधानी से बातचीत की गई दृश्यों के माध्यम से मार्गदर्शित किया।"
女主宰
Transliteration: nǚ zhǔzǎi
"女主宰引导她的顺从伴侣通过一系列精心协商的场景。"
여성 지배자
Transliteration: yeoseong jibaeja
"여성 지배자는 그녀의 복종 파트너를 신중하게 협상된 장면을 통해 안내했습니다."
ドミナトリックス
Transliteration: dominatorikkusu
"ドミナトリックスは、彼女の従属パートナーを慎重に交渉されたシーンを通じて導きました。"
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