noun
dominus
DO-mih-nuhs
Dominus (noun) means a historical title of respect meaning "master" or "lord," once used for knights, clergymen, or the lord of a manor. Example: “The old land deed referred to the landowner as "Dominus" of the estate.”
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A historical title of respect meaning "master" or "lord," once used for knights, clergymen, or the lord of a manor.
"The old land deed referred to the landowner as "Dominus" of the estate."
How to use dominus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Latin-derived title once used to show respect toward someone of rank, similar to "lord" or "sir."
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- Plural
- domini
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin dominus, "master" — a doublet of "don," "dom," and "domine."
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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.".
