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domine

noun

Simple meaning

A minister or priest who leads a church service.

Pronunciation

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dohmeenee

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doʊˈmini

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Definition

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noun

  1. A clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson

  2. Lord; master.

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Word family

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  • dominationnounDerived noun

    Social control by dominating.

  • dominancenounDerived noun

    Superior development of one side of the body.

  • dominicnounDerived noun

    Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221).

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