dominion
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dominions
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOMINION
formal
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[noncount]
:
the power to rule
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control of a country, region, etc.
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The U.S. has/holds dominion over the island.
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The countries fought for dominion of the territory.
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[count]
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the land that a ruler or government controls
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The whole island is the king's dominion. [=domain]
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the dominions of the empire
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Dominion
[count]
:
a country that was part of the British Empire but had its own government
◊ Countries that were formerly Dominions are now members of the Commonwealth.
