Dominic

American  

[dom-uh-nik] / ˈdɒm ə nɪk /

noun

1. Saint, 1170–1221, Spanish priest: founder of the Dominican order.

2. a male given name: from the Latin word meaning “of the Lord.”

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Dominic British  

/ ˈdɒmɪnɪk /

noun

1. Saint. original name Domingo de Guzman. ?1170–1221, Spanish priest; founder of the Dominican order. Feast day: Aug 7

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Example Sentences

An independent group, led by former Conservative minister Dominic Grieve, was established by the government last year to provide advice on a definition of "anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia".

From BBC

Dominic Solanke, Spurs' most recognised central striker, was also sidelined for months with an ankle injury, although he is now back.

From BBC

A spokesman for Dominic LeBlanc confirmed his trip, which will mark one of the first face-to-face discussions on trade in about five months between senior White House officials and senior Canadian cabinet ministers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The “Thriller” singer’s connection to the Cascio family began in the 1980s when he met their father, Dominic Cascio Sr., at a luxury hotel in New York where the father worked.

From Los Angeles Times

The play is being adapted by Duncan Macmillan, whose credits include People, Places, Things, and directed by Dominic Cooke, who will become artistic director of London's Almeida Theatre later this year.

From BBC