What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
domination
Example
The company's domination of the market was evident in its high profits. [domination: noun]
Example
He tried to dominate the conversation by talking over everyone else. [dominate: verb]
supremacy
Example
The team's supremacy in the league was undisputed after winning the championship. [supremacy: noun]
Example
The king asserted his supremacy over the neighboring kingdoms. [supreme: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Domination is more commonly used in everyday language than supremacy, which is more often used in formal or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between domination and supremacy?
Supremacy is generally more formal than domination, which can have negative connotations of oppression or abuse of power.
