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dominatrix

[dom-uh-ney-triks]

noun

plural

dominatrices 
  1. a woman who plays the dominant role in a BDSM sexual encounter or relationship, often in a paid or professional capacity.

  2. a woman who dominates, oppresses, or behaves in a dictatorial way.



dominatrix

/ ˌɒɪˈԱɪٰɪ /

noun

  1. a woman who is the dominant sexual partner in a sadomasochistic relationship

  2. a dominant woman

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Gender Note

See -trix.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dominatrix1

First recorded in 1555–65; Latin: literally, “female ruler, mistress”; dominate, -trix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dominatrix1

C16: from Latin, fem of dzٴǰ , from dzī to be lord over
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Example Sentences

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Her first, “Whip Smart,” chronicles her time as a professional dominatrix.

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He said that Mr Alfonso had told him that he was interested in "black dominatrix" fantasies and described fetishes involving "master-slave" dynamics.

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But all hell breaks loose when Elinor and her crew discover a chest of bondage toys and dominatrix accouterments during a particularly challenging moment in their journey.

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What Nick wanted in a partner was a wife and a dominatrix in one.

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The actress also talked about being a dominatrix as a teenager - she said it was "such a self-esteem booster" and made her see her worth "a little bit more".

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