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do·main

domain

 
 
pronunciation:
do meIn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the land owned or under the control of a single ruler or government.
During the Second World War, Germany tried to increase its domain by invading Russia.
synonyms:
dominion, realm, territory
similar words:
empire, kingdom, land, possession
definition 2: an area of knowledge, interest, or activity.
World geography is my domain, but I do know something about history.
synonyms:
area, field, province, realm, sphere
similar words:
arena, concern, department, discipline, element, interest, specialty
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