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dominator

UK/'dɑmə,netɚ/US/'dɒmineitә/
C2

Definitions

n.

A person or thing that dominates or rules over others.

统治者;支配者。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dominhouse, master, rule, tame
+
-atorone who does, agent
=dominator

domin (master) + -ator (agent) = "one who masters/rules," the agent noun of dominate.

Root dom still carries 40 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The CEO acted less like a leader than a dominator.

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