1. a schoolmaster or teacher, especially in Scotland
Usage: chiefly Scottish; somewhat archaic
2. a clergyman or minister
Usage: chiefly Scottish; archaic

Examples

• The village dominie taught all the children in one small classroom.
• Old Mr. MacLeod was the dominie at the local school for thirty years.
• The dominie rang the bell to call the children to their lessons.
• In the Highland village, the dominie was both teacher and respected community leader.
• The dominie preached at the small parish church every Sunday.
• Children would walk miles to reach the dominie’s schoolhouse.