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dominant

dominant

1 4.1
A person or thing that has the most power in a group
  • noun
  • /ˈdɑːmɪnənt/
translation icon : dominante
  • She emerged as the dominant personality in the group, shaping discussions and leading initiatives.
  • dominant and subordinate

And maybe, you know, you'll find a dominant.

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Examples

  • If a good dominant knows anything, it's the importance of safety and consent.

  • We cannot allow ourselves to be dislodged from our position as the dominant species on this planet.

  • You are going to become the dominant force within the grouping that is DEI.

  • She's been the dominant force during my tenure as the host of the Brit Awards.

  • Russia's gains, at Sweden's expense, made it the new dominant Baltic power.

  • The manager is often viewed as the dominant figure in the team, influencing decision-making and strategy.

  • In the animal kingdom, the lion is often considered the dominant predator, controlling the territory where it lives.

Synonyms

chief
vsdominant
1.9

A person who leads a group or community

is about having most power or influence rather than formal authority
master
vsdominant
3.7

A person in charge of a group or place

focuses more on overall power or influence rather than direct control
powerhouse
vsdominant
57 4.5

A person, team, or organization that is very successful and able to influence others

focuses on power or control within a group rather than general strength
alpha
vsdominant
37 5.0

A person or animal that is the most powerful in a group

is the general case of holding most power, not only assertive dominance
overlord
vsdominant
21 8.4

A person who has great power and controls a country or people

can be less about ruling control and more about general influence
top dog
vsdominant
  • Informal
21 4.6

A person with the most power in a group

emphasizes having the greatest power or influence across a situation
influential person
vsdominant
15 3.2

A person whose actions or ideas strongly affect other people's choices

means having the most power or control, not only influence
queen bee
vsdominant
  • Informal
5 5.8

A woman who is most influential in a social group

is gender neutral and applies to any most powerful member
hegemon
vsdominant
  • Formal
4 9.3

A country, group, or person that is more powerful than others and leads them

is not limited to political influence and fits many settings
supremo
vsdominant
3 8.4

A person who is the most important leader in a group or organization

is broader, meaning most power or influence in any situation
alpha dog
vsdominant
  • Informal
2 7.0

A confident person who takes charge and leads a group that others follow

covers any most powerful or influential role, not only rank assertion
king of the hill
vsdominant
  • Informal
2 4.4

A person or group who is top and most powerful after a competition

refers more generally to holding most power or influence regardless of contest
top cat
vsdominant
  • Informal
1 7.5

A person who is in charge of a group and makes the main decisions

is the general idea of having the most power or control
big daddy
vsdominant
  • Slang
1 8.1

An important person who makes key decisions for a group

is the neutral description of having the most power or control
dominator
vsdominant
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A person or thing that controls how a system works

is broader, meaning most power or influence in many contexts
overgod
vsdominant
9.9

A person or group much more powerful than others in an area

is similar but can refer to ordinary maximum influence, not always supreme
tsar of the team
vsdominant
  • UK
8.7

A person who leads a team and makes most decisions

is the wider idea of most power or influence beyond just teams

Antonyms

295 1.6

A person who supports a leader and accepts their direction

21 4.8

Lower in rank or importance and under someone's control

Compounds

dominant gene
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A gene that makes a trait appear when only one copy is present and hides the other gene

1 6.5

A disease that happens when one copy of a gene on a non-sex chromosome changes

dominant allele
  • Specialized
5.0

A version of a gene that shows its trait even with a different version

6.5

A genetic disease from a changed gene on a non-sex chromosome where one bad copy causes illness

A way a strong gene on the X chromosome causes a trait in children who inherit it

How Powerful

tyrant
  • Offensive
83 5.8
ruler
153 2.1
dominant
1 4.1
leader
1.0
bit player
4 6.5

Surface Forms

dominant singular
dominants plural

Morphology

dominant = dominate (transparent) = domin + ant

The word 'dominant' is transparently derived from 'dominate', indicating a person or thing having power or influence.

Etymology

Dominant comes from the Latin dominus, which means 'lord' or 'master'. A dominant person or thing is the leader that controls or strongly influences the group.