Main Entry: ¹do·mes·tic

Pronunciation: \də-ˈmes-tik\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French domestique, from Latin domesticus, from domus

Date: 15th century

1 a : living near or about human habitations b : tame, domesticated <the domestic cat>
2 : of, relating to, or originating within a country and especially one's own country <domestic politics> <domestic wines>
3 : of or relating to the household or the family <domestic chores> <domestic happiness>
4 : devoted to home duties and pleasures <leading a quietly domestic life>
5 : indigenous

— do·mes·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb