dominion
Translation
sovereignty, control, territory of a sovereign
Examples
The king had dominion over the land.
The king had dominion over the land.
Canada was once a dominion of the British Empire.
Canada was once a dominion of the British Empire.
Grammar Patterns
dominion ((over sth.)) sovereignty or control over (sth.) The king had dominion over the land.
a dominion ((of sth.)) a territory of a sovereign or government. Canada was once a dominion of the British Empire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rule, sovereignty, territory, realm
Etymology
From Latin 'dominium' (property, ownership), which also comes from 'dominus' (master).
Memory Tips
Think of a king's 'domain' or 'kingdom'. 'Dominion' is a more formal word for the same concept of rule and territory.