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A Dominant is the person in charge of a [[power exchange relationship]] who practices some form of [[domination]], or the term could be used to describe someone with a series of dominant personality traits.
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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 or spiritual domination. The term can also be used to describe someone with a series of dominant personality traits.
  
 
It should be noted that 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.
 
It should be noted that 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 15:10, 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 or spiritual domination. The term can also be used to describe someone with a series of dominant personality traits.

It should be noted that 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.