domestic
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for domestic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the home or family life.
Synonyms
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How to use domestic
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Etymology
From Latin domesticus, from domus, "house, home."
Full origin of domestic →Frequently asked questions
What does “domestic” mean?
The word “domestic” means relating to the home or family life. In plain terms, relating to home life, or to activity within one's own country.
How do you pronounce “domestic”?
“Domestic” is pronounced duh-MEHS-tihk (/dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “domestic” in a sentence?
Here is “domestic” used in a sentence: “They settled into a quiet domestic routine after the wedding.”
What part of speech is “domestic”?
Depending on how it is used, “domestic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “domestic” come from?
The word “domestic” comes from Latin. From Latin domesticus, from domus, "house, home.".
Is “domestic” a common word?
“Domestic” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “domestic” have?
“Domestic” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the home or family life.
What is the difference between domestic and foreign?
When describing a country rather than the home, domestic means belonging to your own nation, while foreign means from or relating to another. A domestic flight stays within one country; a foreign one crosses borders. In this sense the pair works much like internal versus international, or home versus abroad.
What are domestic animals?
Domestic animals are those kept by people in or around the home and farm, rather than living wild. They have been tamed or bred over generations to live alongside humans — dogs, cats, cattle, horses, and chickens are typical examples. The related verb domesticate describes the process of making a wild species tame.
What is an example of domestic in the home sense?
In its household meaning, domestic describes anything to do with home and family life: domestic chores like cleaning and cooking, domestic appliances such as a washing machine, or a domestic setting in a story. It can also describe someone's home life, as in a happy domestic routine or domestic bliss.
Does domestic always relate to the home?
No. Domestic has two everyday senses. The first, and the one defined here, relates to the home and family. The second relates to your own country as opposed to abroad — domestic politics, domestic trade, domestic tourism. Context usually makes clear which meaning is intended, so the word rarely causes confusion.