domina
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- noun
- /ˈdɑːmɪnə/
- Archaic
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domina
- What brings you to Domina?
Examples
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Attewell, P., Lavin, D., Domina, T., & Levey, T. (2006). New evidence on college remediation. Journal of Higher Education, 77, 886-924.
Academic text (2009) -
Miriam, Domina, Mary: Blessed be your holy name!
Blog text (4) -
A striking example of this antireligious doctrine put into action, and of the response, is Budapest's Magna Domina Hungarorum Church, better known as Regnum Marianum.
Academic text (2000) -
As the new domina of the estate, she had the authority to make all important decisions.
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The domina insists that everyone in the household follow her rules strictly.
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In ancient times, a domina held significant power within her household and managed its affairs.
Synonyms
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5.5
A woman who has authority and directs the work of others
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A woman who leads a family or clan
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A woman who runs the home and cares for the family
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A woman who leads a tribe or clan
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A powerful woman who has great influence in a company or field
Antonyms
How Powerful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Domina comes from the Latin dominus, which meant 'master' or 'lord', and domina was the female form meaning 'lady' or the head of a household. You can see the same root in English words like dominate and domain, which are about 'rule' or a place someone controls, so a domina today is a woman who holds power and authority.