domination
/ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)
domination — noun
1. when a person, group, or government uses its superior strength or position to ex
when a person, group, or government uses its superior strength or position to exercise authority over others, often in a way that restricts their freedom or forces them to obey
Ryo grew tired of his manager's constant domination over every team decision.
possessive + domination + over + noun phrase
The empire's domination of the region lasted for more than two centuries.
domination of + [region/territory] — geopolitical context
Adina spoke out against the domination of large corporations over local businesses.
The villagers lived under the cruel domination of a military regime for decades.
Nila refused to accept the domination of her older brother in every family matter.
- control
broader term; 'control' can be neutral while 'domination' implies forceful or superior power
- rule
more formal, often refers to official governance rather than general power over people
- oppression
stronger negative moral judgment, emphasises cruelty and injustice
- subjugation
more formal and literary, emphasises the act of bringing someone under complete control
- submission
the state of yielding to someone else's power
- liberation
the act of freeing a group from someone else's control
文法句型
domination + over + noun phrase
domination + of + noun phrase
under + [possessive] + domination
用法筆記
This sense often carries a negative connotation of unfair or oppressive control. Frequently used with the prepositions 'over' (especially for people or groups) and 'of' (especially for territories or institutions). The phrase 'under + [adjective] + domination' is a common passive construction.
常見錯誤
2. when a person, company, or group achieves a position of clear superiority over a
when a person, company, or group achieves a position of clear superiority over all rivals in a particular field, market, or activity — for example, a company whose product sells far more than any competitor's, or an athlete who consistently outperforms everyone else
China's domination of the global solar panel market is widely acknowledged.
domination of + [market/industry] — commercial context
The team's complete domination of the tournament surprised even their own coach.
complete domination of + [competition] — sports context
Lara's domination in the chess competition earned her a spot on the national team.
The brand's domination of the smartphone industry began with a single breakthrough product.
Economists have studied the city's domination of the regional financial sector for years.
- supremacy
slightly more formal; often used for military or ideological contexts
- dominance
very similar in meaning; 'dominance' is slightly less absolute than 'domination' and more commonly used in sports and biology
- preeminence
more formal and literary; emphasises being recognised as the very best
- ascendancy
suggests a rising position of power; often implies a process of gaining superiority over time
- inferiority
the state of being lower in rank, status, or quality
- subordination
placement in a lower or less important position
文法句型
domination + of + noun phrase
domination + in + noun phrase (activity/field)
complete/absolute + domination
用法筆記
Can be neutral or even positive depending on context, unlike Sense 1 which carries a negative tone. Common in discussions of business (market domination), sports (domination of a league), and technology (domination of a field). When used for people ('her domination of the competition'), it emphasises clear superiority without necessarily implying oppression.