a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
"The new dominion was established as a distinct territory where local laws would supersede national regulations."
one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth
"Canada held dominion status within the British Commonwealth before becoming a fully independent republic."
Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
"The new king claimed absolute dominion over all lands within his borders."
In plain English: Dominion means having complete control and power over something, like ruling an entire country without any limits.
"The new government established its dominion over all provinces within three years."
Usage: Use dominion to describe absolute control or supreme authority over a specific territory or group rather than general influence. It often appears in formal contexts regarding religious stewardship or historical empires where one entity rules another completely.
Any of the self-governing nations of the British Commonwealth.
"After gaining independence, India became a dominion within the British Commonwealth while retaining the British monarch as head of state."
The word "dominion" entered English via Middle French and originally meant "lordship" or the "right of ownership." It traces back to the Latin dominus, meaning "lord," which itself derives from domus, referring to a house.