The plural form of 'dominus,' Latin for 'lord' or 'master,' used in formal or religious contexts, or the possessive phrase 'Domini' in 'Anno Domini' (year of the Lord).
From Latin 'dominus' meaning 'master' or 'lord,' the root of English words like 'domain,' 'dominant,' and 'dominion.' The word reflects hierarchical relationships in Roman society and was heavily used in religious Latin.
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