dominance / supremacy
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dominance / supremacy
The superior power, dominant influence, or leading position of a person, group, state, or idea over others.
Nach dem Krieg kämpften die beiden Supermächte um die weltweite Vorherrschaft.
After the war, the two superpowers fought for worldwide supremacy.
dominance
The predominance or dominance of a particular element, color, or feature in a specific context.
In seiner Malerei hat die Farbe Blau die absolute Vorherrschaft.
In his painting, the color blue has absolute dominance.
The word is composed of 'vor-' (before, over), the verb 'herrschen' (to rule), and the ending '-schaft', which describes a state. So it literally means the state of 'ruling over others'.
Die Partei kämpfte um die politische Vorherrschaft im Land.
The party fought for political dominance in the country.
'Vorherrschaft' (dominance, supremacy) is a formal word used mainly in written language, in the news, political debates, or historical texts. It is rather rare in everyday conversation.
Der Artikel analysiert die wirtschaftliche Vorherrschaft globaler Konzerne.
The article analyzes the economic dominance of global corporations.
Common verbs used with 'Vorherrschaft' (dominance, supremacy) are 'haben' (to have), 'erlangen' (to attain), 'sichern' (to secure), or 'kämpfen um' (to fight for). The type of dominance is often specified by adjectives such as 'politisch' (political), 'wirtschaftlich' (economic), or 'kulturell' (cultural).
Das Unternehmen will seine technologische Vorherrschaft sichern.
The company wants to secure its technological dominance.
To express over what or over whom dominance is exercised, you use the preposition 'über' with the accusative.
Das Römische Reich hatte die Vorherrschaft über den gesamten Mittelmeerraum.
The Roman Empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean region.
rule / control
„Die Herrschaft“ emphasizes actual governing or controlling power over a territory. „Die Vorherrschaft“, by contrast, refers to a superior position over other powers without necessarily involving direct government. Use „Herrschaft“ for exercised control and „Vorherrschaft“ when comparing with competitors.
Das Reich hatte in der Region lange die Vorherrschaft gegenüber seinen Nachbarn.
The empire dominated its neighboring states in the region for a long time.
Das Reich übte über die eroberten Gebiete lange Herrschaft aus.
The empire exercised rule over the conquered territories for a long time.
