domicile
9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for domicile, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person's permanent home or legal place of residence.
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How to use domicile
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Mostly used in legal, tax, or formal contexts rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
From Latin domicilium, related to domus, "house."
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What does “domicile” mean?
The word “domicile” means a person's permanent home or legal place of residence. In plain terms, a formal word for someone's permanent home or official place of residence.
How do you pronounce “domicile”?
“Domicile” is pronounced DOM-ih-syl (/ˈdɑ.mɪ.saɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “domicile” in a sentence?
Here is “domicile” used in a sentence: “For tax purposes, his domicile remained the UK even though he worked abroad.”
What part of speech is “domicile”?
Depending on how it is used, “domicile” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “domicile” come from?
The word “domicile” comes from Latin. From Latin domicilium, related to domus, "house.".
How many meanings does “domicile” have?
“Domicile” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's permanent home or legal place of residence.