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dominion

/doʊˈmɪnjən/

Meanings
noun
Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.

Examples :

"The principal held dominion over the school, ensuring order and a positive learning environment. "
politics government royal state law

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

Illustration angelology

angelology noun

/ˌeɪndʒəˈlɒdʒi/ /ˌeɪndʒəlˈɑːlədʒi/

The study of angels. Angels have been grouped into nine categories or “choirs,” from lowest to highest: angel, virtue, archangel, power, principality, dominion, throne, cherub, and seraph.

"In his religious studies class, Michael is learning about angelology, which includes the different ranks of angels like cherubim and seraphim. "

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ascendancy noun

/əˈsɛndənsi/ /æˈsɛndənsi/

The process or period of one's ascent

"Her ascendancy in the company was rapid, starting as an intern and quickly becoming a manager. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration stewardship

stewardship noun

/ˈstuːərdʃɪp/ /ˈstjuːərdʃɪp/

The rank or office of a steward.

"The new student council president took on the stewardship of organizing the school's fundraising events. "

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sovereignty noun

/ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/

(of a polity) The state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.

"The small island nation asserted its sovereignty by creating its own laws and controlling its own natural resources. "

Illustration supremacy

supremacy noun

/suˈpɹɛməsi/

The quality of being supreme.

"The basketball team fought hard for supremacy in the league. "

Illustration predominance

predominance noun

/pɹəˈdɒmɪnəns/

The condition or state of being predominant; ascendancy, domination, preeminence, preponderance.

"The predominance of blue shirts in the classroom suggests that blue is a popular color among the students. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."