Domination, n.
Etymology: [F. domination, L. dominatio.]
1. The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway. In such a people, the haugtiness of domination combines with the spirit of freedom. Burke.
2. A ruling party; a party in power. [R.] Burke.
3. pl.
A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen. Thrones, dominations, princedoms, virtues, powers. Milton.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists domination only as an antonym, under revolution.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given