dominatrix

American  

[dom-uh-ney-triks] / ˌdɒm əˈneɪ trɪks /

noun

dominatrices, plural dominatrixes plural

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.

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dominatrix British  

/ ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks /

noun

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

2. a dominant woman

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Gender

See -trix.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• dominatrices
  plural
• dominatrixes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of dominatrix

First recorded in 1555–65; Latin: literally, “female ruler, mistress”; see origin at dominate, -trix

Example Sentences

Enter the Dominatrix is a fun diversion and it’s nice to see your old friends the Saints again.

From Forbes • Oct. 23, 2013