Dominions — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /də-ˈmi-nyən/ do·min·ion

Meaning & Definition of Dominions

Dominions (noun)

  1. domain
  2. supreme authority, sovereignty
  3. an order of angels

Dominions (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. controlling power or influence over others

    "in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals"

    similar: ascendances, ascendancies, dominances, dominations, hegemonies, imperiums, predominances, predominancies, preeminences, reigns, sovereignties, supremacies
    related: primacies, superiorities, lordships, scepters, arms, authorities, choke holds, clutches, commands, controls, grips, holds, masteries, sways, takeovers, directions, jurisdictions, managements, clouts, mights, pulls, weights, eminences, importances, moments, prerogatives, privileges, rights
    near: weaknesses, impotences, impotencies

  2. the right or means to command or control others

    "was granted dominion over the household servants"

    similar: arms, authorities, clutches, commands, controls, death grips, grips, holds, masteries, powers, reigns, reins, sways
    related: clouts, influences, leverages, pulls, voices, weights, jurisdictions, directions, managements, dominances, imperiums, predominances, sovereignties, supremacies, prerogatives, privileges, rights, eminences, importances, moments
    opposite: impotences, impotencies
    near: weaknesses

Related Entry: Dominion (noun)

Dominion is a different word from Dominions. The synonyms below are for dominion, not for dominions.

  1. controlling power or influence over others

    "in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals"

    similar: ascendance, ascendancy, dominance, domination, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty, supremacy
    related: primacy, superiority, lordship, scepter, arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway, takeover, direction, jurisdiction, management, clout, might, pull, weight, eminence, importance, moment, prerogative, privilege, right
    near: helplessness, weakness, impotence, impotency, powerlessness

  2. the right or means to command or control others

    "was granted dominion over the household servants"

    similar: arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, grip, hold, mastery, power, reign, rein(s), sway
    related: clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight, jurisdiction, direction, management, dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty, supremacy, prerogative, privilege, right, eminence, importance, moment
    opposite: impotence, impotency, powerlessness
    near: helplessness, weakness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dominions

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dominions:

ascendances, ascendancies, dominances, dominations, hegemonies, imperiums, predominances, predominancies, preeminences, reigns, sovereignties, supremacies, arms, authorities, clutches, commands, controls, death grips, grips, holds, masteries, powers, reins, sways

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dominions

Words with the opposite meaning of Dominions:

impotences, impotencies

Related Words for Dominions

primacies, superiorities, lordships, scepters, choke holds, takeovers, directions, jurisdictions, managements, clouts, mights, pulls, weights, eminences, importances, moments, prerogatives, privileges, rights, influences, leverages, voices

Near Antonyms of Dominions

weaknesses

Origin & Etymology of Dominions

Middle English dominioun, from Middle French dominion, modification of Latin dominium, from dominus see dominical

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Dominions

What does "Dominions" mean?

"Dominions" means domain. As a noun, it is defined as: domain. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dominions"?

Other words for "Dominions" include ascendances, ascendancies, dominances, dominations, hegemonies, imperiums, predominances and predominancies. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dominions" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dominions"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dominions". Common alternatives include ascendances, ascendancies, dominances, dominations, hegemonies, imperiums, predominances, predominancies, preeminences and reigns.

What is the opposite of "Dominions"?

Antonyms of "Dominions" include impotences and impotencies. Near antonyms include weaknesses.

How do you use "Dominions" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dominions" in a sentence: "in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals"; "was granted dominion over the household servants".

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

"Dominions" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Dominions"?

"Dominions" is pronounced /də-ˈmi-nyən/ and divided into syllables as do·min·ion.

What is the origin of the word "Dominions"?

"Dominions" comes from Middle English dominioun, from Middle French dominion, modification of Latin dominium, from dominus see dominical. First known use: 14th century.