Domain — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /dō-ˈmān/ do·main

Meaning & Definition of Domain

Domain (noun)

  1. complete and absolute ownership of land
  2. land so owned
  3. a territory over which dominion is exercised

Domain (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

    "a museum director who is one of the most powerful figures in the art domain"

    similar: area, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, element, fief, fiefdom, field, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk
    related: frontier, study, subject, territory, turf, occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach, scope, sweep, width, subfield, subspecialty

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Domain

The most common words with a similar meaning to Domain:

area, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, element, fief, fiefdom, field, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk

Related Words for Domain

frontier, study, subject, territory, turf, occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach, scope, sweep, width, subfield, subspecialty

Origin & Etymology of Domain

alteration of Middle English demayne, from Anglo-French demeine, from Latin dominium, from dominus see dominate

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Domain

Words & Phrases Containing Domain

domain name, eminent domain, integral domain, public domain, the public domain

Frequently Asked Questions about Domain

What does "Domain" mean?

"Domain" means complete and absolute ownership of land. As a noun, it is defined as: complete and absolute ownership of land.

What is another word for "Domain"?

Other words for "Domain" include area, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne and department. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Domain" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Domain"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Domain". Common alternatives include area, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline and element.

How do you use "Domain" in a sentence?

Examples of "Domain" in a sentence: "a museum director who is one of the most powerful figures in the art domain".

Is "Domain" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Domain" is a noun.

Is "Domain" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Domain" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Domain"?

"Domain" is pronounced /dō-ˈmān/ and divided into syllables as do·main.

What is the origin of the word "Domain"?

"Domain" comes from alteration of Middle English demayne, from Anglo-French demeine, from Latin dominium, from dominus see dominate. First known use: 15th century.