Dominators

/ˈdɒmɪneɪtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dominator; multiple people or things that dominate or control.

Etymology

From 'dominator' (from Latin 'dominari' + '-or') + '-s' (pluralizing suffix). A straightforward pluralization of the agent noun.

Kelly Says

In ecology and animal behavior research, 'dominators' is used precisely—alpha wolves, dominant fish in a tank, or colonizing plant species are all called dominators because they actively suppress competitors through aggression, resource control, or rapid growth.

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