domus — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
domus is used for these senses in English:
- home A place of refuge, rest or care; an asylum.
- home One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
- home One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
- house A dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one. [from 10th c.]
home — full definition
- noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
- adj Relating to one's own dwelling or country, as opposed to abroad.
- adv To or at one's place of residence.
house — full definition
- noun A building where people live, typically a single family.
- noun The people who live together in a home; a household.
- noun A building used for a specific business or purpose, often named for it (e.g. publishing house, opera house).
- noun A branch or chamber of a legislature, or the assembly itself.
- noun A family line, especially a royal or noble dynasty.