Dominator: meaning, definitions and examples
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dominator
[ หdษmษชneษชtษ ]
in sports
A player or team that completely dominates the competition, often by a wide margin. The dominator is the clear favorite to win the championship.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The basketball team was the dominator of the league, winning every game by at least 20 points.
- Serena Williams was the dominator of women's tennis for many years, winning multiple Grand Slam titles.
in social situations
A person who asserts authority or control over others in a group setting. The dominator tends to monopolize conversations and decision-making.
Synonyms
boss, controller, leader
Examples of usage
- John always wants to be the dominator in our group discussions, never letting others share their opinions.
- The dominator in the office meeting made all the decisions without considering input from the team.
Translations
Translations of the word "dominator" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dominador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเฅเคคเฅเคตเคถเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Herrscher
๐ฎ๐ฉ penguasa
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพะผัะฝะฐัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ dominant
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏ้ ่
๐ซ๐ท dominant
๐ช๐ธ dominante
๐น๐ท dominant
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ฐฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุณูุทุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ dominรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ dominรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ้ ่
๐ธ๐ฎ dominant
๐ฎ๐ธ rรกรฐandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏััะตะผะดัะบ ะตัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dominant
๐ฒ๐ฝ dominante
Etymology
The word 'dominator' originates from the Latin word 'dominare', meaning 'to rule'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe someone or something that exercises control or influence over others. The term has evolved to encompass various fields, from sports to social dynamics, reflecting the concept of domination and superiority.