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domination

[/ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: dominations
dominação
1. The exercise of control or power over someone or something
The domination of the market by a single company raised concerns.
A dominação do mercado por uma única empresa levantou preocupações.
2. The state of being controlled or ruled by a superior force
The region suffered under foreign domination for centuries.
A região sofreu sob a dominação estrangeira por séculos.
3. Supremacy or superiority in a particular area
His domination in tennis was unmatched during that era.
Sua dominação no tênis era incomparável naquela época.
Synonyms
controlrulesupremacyauthoritymasterysubjugation
Antonyms
liberationfreedomindependencesubmission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dominação
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dominação
Standard usage, may also use 'controle' in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dominação
Standard usage, common in social and political discourse
Portugal
dominação
Standard usage, formal and literary contexts preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

domination and submission (D/S)
male domination
cultural domination
complete domination
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