NYT Dictionary

DOMINATION

/ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
Noundom-i-NA-tiondom-i-na-tion · 4 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024

Meaning

Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English domynacion, from Old French dominacion, from Latin dominātiō (“rule, dominion”), from dominor (“domineer; rule”); see dominate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

thrallcovermasterysupremacyabsolutismadvantageascendancyascendantauthoritybondage

Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

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