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
1
A person's permanent home or legal place of residence.
"The call to jury duty was sent to my legal domicile; too bad I was on vacation at the time."
"For tax purposes, his domicile remained the UK even though he worked abroad."
verb
1
To establish or have one's legal residence in a particular place.
"The company is domiciled in Luxembourg for tax reasons."
"The answer depends on which state he was domiciled in at his death."
How to use domicile
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- domiciles
- Third person singular
- domiciles
- Past tense
- domiciled
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For tax purposes, his _____ remained the UK even though he worked abroad.
Etymology
From Latin domicilium, related to domus, "house."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for domicile
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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.
