dominion
Translation
dominion, sovereignty, territory
Examples
The king had dominion over the entire land.
The king had dominion over the entire land.
Canada was once a dominion of the British Empire.
Canada was once a dominion of the British Empire.
Grammar Patterns
((over sb./sth.)) dominion over (sb./sth.) The empire extended its dominion over new lands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sovereignty, rule, territory, realm
Etymology
From Latin 'dominium' (property, ownership), from 'dominus' (master, lord).
Memory Tips
'Dominion' sounds like 'domain' and 'kingdom' combined, referring to the area a king rules.