The Dominant

DOMINANT: one who asserts control or authority over another; the person in charge of a scene or play. A title for a Top, declaring a role one takes or wishes to take in a BDSM scene or sexual act.

DOM: a Male Dominant. Most often used as the title of a person engaging in or wishing to engage in an act where he takes on the role of the Dominant.

DOMINATRIX or DOMINA: a Dominant, most often female. Often used as a title of a Pro-Domme.

DOMME: a female Dominant. It is mostly used as the title of a person engaging in or wishing to engage in an act where she takes on the role of the Dominant.