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dominant

adjectivemasculine/feminine/dumiˈnɐ̃tɨ/high

do·mi·nan·te

Definition

Having power and influence over others; prevailing.
The dominant culture influenced all aspects of life.
The company is the dominant player in its sector.
Common collocations
dominant positiondominant ideologydominant forcedominant gene

Etymology

Do latim 'dominans, dominantis', particípio presente de 'dominari' ('dominar').

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