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Dominion Definition & Meaning

dominion
noun
  1. dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar"
  2. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
  3. one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth

"Dominion" in song lyrics

See how dominion is used in real songs:

  • "It's time to expand, power from within, you're takin' over this dominion"
    Blackalicious — Green Light: Now Begin
  • "In Nueva York, better known as kings' dominion"
    Black Sheep f/ Emage — Summa Tha Time
  • "We've got the knack for sinnin', yet we want back dominion"
    The Cross Movement — Loophole

Usage tips for "dominion"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dominion mean?
dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar" a region marked off for administrative or other purposes one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth
What part of speech is dominion?
Dominion is a noun.
How many definitions does dominion have?
Dominion has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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