🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

domination

Pronunciation / Transliteration: do-mi-na-syon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Domination/ˌdɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La domination d'une culture sur une autre peut entraîner des changements sociaux significatifs."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The exercise of control or influence over someone or something.

    "The domination of one culture over another can lead to significant social changes."
  2. 2

    A state of being dominant or in a position of power.

    "The team's domination in the league was evident from their consistent victories."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'domination' originates from the Latin 'dominatio', which means 'to rule' or 'to control'. It evolved through Middle French 'domination' before entering the English language in the late 14th century, retaining its meaning related to control and authority.

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