dominus
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dominus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A historical title of respect meaning "master" or "lord," once used for knights, clergymen, or the lord of a manor.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin dominus, "master" — a doublet of "don," "dom," and "domine."
Full origin of dominus →Frequently asked questions
What does “dominus” mean?
The word “dominus” means a historical title of respect meaning "master" or "lord," once used for knights, clergymen, or the lord of a manor. In plain terms, a Latin-derived title once used to show respect toward someone of rank, similar to "lord" or "sir.".
How do you pronounce “dominus”?
“Dominus” is pronounced DO-mih-nuhs (/ˈdɒmɪnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “dominus” in a sentence?
Here is “dominus” used in a sentence: “The old land deed referred to the landowner as "Dominus" of the estate.”
What part of speech is “dominus”?
“Dominus” is a noun.
Where does the word “dominus” come from?
The word “dominus” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin dominus, "master" — a doublet of "don," "dom," and "domine.".