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Meaning of the word domination in English

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domination

US /ˌdɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something, or the state of being so controlled.

Example:
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evil plans for domination of the universe
Synonym:
rulegovernmentsovereigntycontrolcommandauthoritypowerdominiondominancemasterysupremacysuperiorityascendancyswayinfluencetyrannyintimidationoppressionsuppressionsubjugationdictatorshipthe whip handparamountcy
2.

(in traditional Christian angelology) the fourth highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.

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