domain

[doh-meyn] / doʊˈmeɪn /

NOUN

area of expertise, rule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

realm sphere territory

STRONG

authority bailiwick concern demesne department discipline district dominion empire estate field jurisdiction land occupation orbit power province quarter region scope slot specialty terrain turf walk wing

WEAK

home park neck of the woods stomping grounds

Antonyms

STRONG

sky surrender yielding

Example Sentences

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Under both civilian and military governments, foreign affairs has traditionally been considered a domain of interest for Pakistan's military.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

In effect, these domain walls function as "highways for charge carriers," allowing charges to move efficiently and contribute to electricity generation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

The team had to map the full workflow, document domain expertise, structure internal data, build agents and then verify everything.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The day after she was sacked, her official portrait was thrown in the trash at the very building that had been her domain.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

I hear the snore of the sun bears in their wire domain.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

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