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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | dominatus, past participle of dominari 'to rule', from dominus 'lord' |
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dom‧i‧nate W3
1 [intransitive and transitive] to control someone or something or to have more importance than other people or things : 
The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.New Orleans dominated throughout the game. Her loud voice totally dominated the conversation. Education issues dominated the election campaign.
The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.New Orleans dominated throughout the game.Her loud voice totally dominated the conversation.Education issues dominated the election campaign.2 [transitive] to be larger and more noticeable than anything else in a place : The cathedral dominates the city.
The cathedral dominates the city. —dominating adjective: his dominating characteristic
his dominating characteristic —domination
noun [uncountable] the desire for political domination
noun [uncountable] the desire for political domination