What is another word for dominions?

Pronunciation: [dəmˈɪni͡ənz] (IPA)

Dominions are territories or regions that are ruled by a monarch or government. There are many synonyms for this word, each with their own specific connotations and nuances. One such synonym is "realm," which implies a specific area of control or jurisdiction. Another synonym is "territory," which suggests a more expansive area of control, possibly spanning multiple regions or nations. "Empire" is another synonym that connotes a vast and powerful collection of territories under a single ruler. "Sovereignty," on the other hand, emphasizes the power and authority inherent in the dominion or realm. Whatever the word used, dominions represent a powerful and important concept in political and historical discourse.

What are the hypernyms for Dominions?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dominions

One of these original productions was especially interesting, being a large map some five or six feet square, drawn and colored upon coarse canvas, and representing his dominions in considerable detail.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
She might have been some supernatural being, some marine goddess, come suddenly into her old dominions, and they her devout worshippers.
"Command"
William McFee
Unless her ladyship's dominions extend to the other side.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn

Famous quotes with Dominions

  • The greater part of the governments on earth may be termed monarchical aristocracies, or hereditary dominions independent of the people.
    Ezra Stiles
  • When the late Bishop was appointed, about thirty-two years ago, to diffuse the light of the Gospel through this extensive portion of His Majesty's dominions, it was even a greater spiritual, than a natural wilderness.
    John Strachan
  • In an old Chronicle of Norway, we find it recorded of Olaf Tryggeson, a king of that country, that he was stronger and more nimble than any man in his dominions. He could climb up the rock Smalserhorn, and fix his shield upon the top of it; he could walk round the outside of a boat upon the oars, while the men were rowing; he could play with three darts, alternately throwing them in the air, and always kept two of them up, while he held the third in one of his hands; he was ambidexter, and could cast two darts at once; he excelled all the men of his time in shooting with the bow; and he had no equal in swimming.
    Joseph Strutt
  • Mombi was not exactly a Witch, because the Good Witch who ruled that part of the Land of Oz had forbidden any other Witch to exist in her dominions. So Tip's guardian, however much she might aspire to working magic, realized it was unlawful to be more than a Sorceress, or at most a Wizardess.
    L. Frank Baum
  • Raven from the dim dominions On the Night's Plutonian shore, Oft I hear thy dusky pinions Wave and flutter round my door— See the shadow of thy pinions Float along the moonlit floor.
    Sarah Helen Whitman

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