noun

domicile

DOM-ih-syl

Domicile (noun) means a person's permanent home or legal place of residence. Example: “For tax purposes, his domicile remained the UK even though he worked abroad.”

noun

A person's permanent home or legal place of residence.

"For tax purposes, his domicile remained the UK even though he worked abroad."

verb

To establish or have one's legal residence in a particular place.

"The company is domiciled in Luxembourg for tax reasons."

How to use domicile

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal word for someone's permanent home or official place of residence.

When to use it

Mostly used in legal, tax, or formal contexts rather than everyday speech.

Common pairings

legal domicile domiciled in

Word forms

domiciled past tense, domiciles plural, domiciles singular

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Etymology

From Latin domicilium, related to domus, "house."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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home dwelling reside shack abode habitation domiciliate dwelling house legal residence

Related words

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Rhymes for domicile

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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