Meaning
domination, rule
- the exercise of absolute control or sovereignty over a territory or people
- the state of being dominated or ruled by an outside power
In a sentence
La città rimase sotto la dominazione spagnola per oltre due secoli.
The city remained under Spanish rule for over two centuries.
Il popolo si ribellò contro la crudele dominazione straniera.
The people rebelled against the cruel foreign domination.
Quanti secoli è durata quella dominazione?
How many centuries did that rule last?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dominazione | feminine · singular |
| dominazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in historical contexts (e.g., 'sotto la dominazione romana').
- Distinguish from 'dominio', which can also mean 'domain', 'field', or 'web domain'.