Domineren
Example: Het Romeinse rijk bleef eeuwenlang grote delen van Europa domineren.
Definition
"Domineren" means to have control or power over something or someone, often in a commanding or influential way. For example, in history, it refers to one entity exerting authority or superiority over others, such as the Roman Empire dominating large parts of Europe for centuries.
Etymology
The word "domineren" comes from the Latin word 'dominari,' which means to rule or have dominion. It entered Dutch through Old French and has retained the sense of exercising control or authority. Did you know? The root 'dominus' in Latin means 'lord' or 'master,' highlighting the idea of power embedded in "domineren."
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"Domineren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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