单词 | domination |
释义 | domination/dɒmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n![]() noun [mass noun] 1The exercise of power or influence over someone or something, or the state of being so controlled: the imperial domination of India...
Synonyms rule, government, sovereignty, control, command, authority, power, dominion, dominance, mastery, supremacy, superiority, ascendancy, sway, influence; tyranny, intimidation, oppression, suppression, subjugation, dictatorship; the upper hand, the whip hand, the edge rare paramountcy, prepotence, prepotency, prepollency 2 (dominations) (In traditional Christian angelology) the fourth-highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.Dionysius established the celestial hierarchy of nine choirs: seraphim, cherubim, and thrones; dominations, virtues, and powers; principalities, archangels, and angels, the last two having a direct mission to men. OriginLate Middle English: via Old French from Latin dominatio(n-), from the verb dominari (see dominate). |
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