noun
domine
Domine (noun) means an old-fashioned or formal title meaning "lord" or "master.". Example: “The manuscript addressed the abbot simply as "Domine.”
noun
1
An old-fashioned or formal title meaning "lord" or "master."
"The manuscript addressed the abbot simply as "Domine.""
2
A member of the clergy, especially a parish minister or pastor.
"The domine delivered the sermon in the old Dutch Reformed church."
How to use domine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal, old-fashioned way of addressing or referring to a lord, or in some traditions, a minister.
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Etymology
From Latin dominus, "lord" or "master" — the same root behind "don," "dominie," and "dominus."
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What does “domine” mean?
The word “domine” means an old-fashioned or formal title meaning "lord" or "master.". In plain terms, a formal, old-fashioned way of addressing or referring to a lord, or in some traditions, a minister.
How do you use “domine” in a sentence?
Here is “domine” used in a sentence: “The manuscript addressed the abbot simply as "Domine.".”
What part of speech is “domine”?
“Domine” is a noun.
Where does the word “domine” come from?
The word “domine” comes from Latin. From Latin dominus, "lord" or "master" — the same root behind "don," "dominie," and "dominus.".
How many meanings does “domine” have?
“Domine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old-fashioned or formal title meaning "lord" or "master.".
