"domina" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɒmɪnə/ [UK] Forms: dominas [plural]
Etymology: From Latin domina (“mistress”). Doublet of dame and donna. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|domina|t=mistress}} Latin domina (“mistress”), {{doublet|en|dame|donna}} Doublet of dame and donna Head templates: {{en-noun}} domina (plural dominas)
  1. The head of a nunnery.
    Sense id: en-domina-en-noun-198DDMHe
  2. A dominatrix.
    Sense id: en-domina-en-noun-weaa4lYi
  3. An ancient Roman lady. Categories (topical): Female people
    Sense id: en-domina-en-noun-8XI8U4I6 Disambiguation of Female people: 3 38 60 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 5 74
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: dominus

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          "text": "Flavius on the other hand holds the career of the gladiator in high esteem, as despite running the unavoidable risk of death at every turn, gladiators are the most renowned and admired of all men and are sought after by the most beautiful and wealthy Roman dominae. […] Though dressed like Roman patrician dominae, their height, features and hair colour show that they are young Briton girls.",
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