Dominance vs. Dominion — What's the Difference?

A state of being in a superior position in a hierarchy.

Legal authority to govern or rule a region.

Exerting control or influence over others.

Sovereignty or control over a specific territory.

Being predominant in a competitive setting.

The act of ruling or controlling an area.

The power to influence or direct people's behavior.

The territory of a sovereign or government.

Superiority or ascendancy achieved through competition.

A realm or territory governed by a ruler.

The condition or fact of being dominant.

The word Dominion was used from 1907 to 1948 to refer to one of several self-governing nations of the British Empire. "Dominion status" was formally accorded to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Newfoundland, South Africa, and the Irish Free State at the 1926 Imperial Conference to designate "autonomous communities within the British Empire, equal in status, in no way subordinate one to another in any aspect of their domestic or external affairs, though united by a common allegiance to the Crown and freely associated as members of the British Commonwealth of Nations”.

The state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy.

Control or the exercise of control; sovereignty

Being in a position of power, authority or ascendancy over others.

A territory or sphere of influence or control; a realm.

(physiology) The superior development of or preference for one side of the body or one of a pair of organs; such as being right-handed.

Often Dominion A self-governing nation under the nominal rule of the British monarch.

The property of a gene such that it suppresses the expression of its allele.

Dominions(Christianity) See domination.

Predominance; ascendency; authority.

Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.

Superior development of one side of the body

Predominance; ascendancy

The state that exists when one person or group has power over another;

A kingdom, nation, or other sphere of influence; governed territory.

The power or right to give orders or make decisions;

(taxonomy) kingdom

(Christianity) An order of angel in Christian angelology, ranked above virtues and below thrones.

Sovereign or supreme authority; the power of governing and controlling; independent right of possession, use, and control; sovereignty; supremacy.

Superior prominence; predominance; ascendency.

That which is governed; territory over which authority is exercised; the tract, district, or county, considered as subject; as, the dominions of a king. Also used figuratively; as, the dominion of the passions.

A supposed high order of angels; dominations. See Domination, 3.

Dominance or power through legal authority;

A region marked off for administrative or other purposes

One of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth

In social contexts, dominance manifests through hierarchical positions, influence, or authority individuals or groups hold over others.

Yes, an entity can have legal or sovereign control over an area (dominion) without necessarily being the most influential or powerful force within that territory.

Dominance is about exerting power over others, often in social or competitive contexts, while dominion refers to the sovereignty or control over territories.

Yes, dominance can exist in interpersonal or social dynamics without any territorial control, reflecting power dynamics rather than governance.

Dominion is based on legal, historical, or divine claims to territory, reflecting a recognized authority.

Yes, dominion can change due to political, legal, or historical developments, altering sovereignty or control over territories.

Primarily, yes. Dominion denotes control or sovereignty over regions, territories, or realms.

Dominance plays a role in the power dynamics within governance structures, while dominion relates to the actual authority and jurisdiction over territories.

Yes, competition for dominance can lead to conflicts within groups or societies as individuals or factions vie for power.

Not necessarily. Dominance can have positive or negative impacts, depending on how it's exercised and perceived within specific contexts.

Dominance is established through competition, strength, social status, or skill, indicating a relational position of power.

Navigating dominance involves communication, understanding power dynamics, and sometimes negotiation or conflict resolution.

Modern examples include governmental sovereignty over national territories or corporate control over certain market segments.

Colonial empires expanding their dominion over new territories, shaping global history through control and governance.

Dominance influences societal hierarchies and interactions, while dominion impacts governance, laws, and administration of territories.