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− | A Dominant is the person of power or authority/control in a [[power exchange relationship]] who practices some form of [[domination]],whether it be physical, mental, emotional | + | A Dominant is the person of power or authority/control in a [[power exchange relationship]] who practices some form of [[domination]], whether it be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual domination, or a combination. The term can also be used to describe someone with a series of dominant personality traits. |
− | + | In general usage, the word Dom is a short, gender non-specific replacement for the word Dominant. "Domme" (usually pronounced "dough-may") has come to indicate a female Dominant. | |
[[Category:BDSM Theory]][[Category:Status Roles]][[Category:D-Types]] | [[Category:BDSM Theory]][[Category:Status Roles]][[Category:D-Types]] |
Revision as of 15:12, 24 March 2014
A Dominant is the person of power or authority/control in a power exchange relationship who practices some form of domination, whether it be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual domination, or a combination. The term can also be used to describe someone with a series of dominant personality traits.
In general usage, the word Dom is a short, gender non-specific replacement for the word Dominant. "Domme" (usually pronounced "dough-may") has come to indicate a female Dominant.