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