Definition of domestic
1a : living near or about human habitations domestic verminb : tame, domesticated the domestic cat
2 : of, relating to, or originating within a country and especially one's own country domestic politics domestic wines domestic manufacturing all debts foreign and domestic
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 a domestic species
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Examples of domestic in a Sentence
The company hopes to attract both foreign and domestic investors.
the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores
Recent Examples of domestic from the Web
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Domestic air traffic has doubled in the past decade.
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Some postmortem photos still portrayed peaceful, domestic images of the dead.
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The bank’s decision came days after reports that a Chinese banking regulator had asked domestic banks to examine their exposure to some of China’s biggest overseas acquirers, including HNA Group.
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Please be aware, too, that abusers are at their most dangerous when their victims try to leave - and get ongoing guidance of your own from a professional trained to handle domestic abuse.
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Broken Spanish South Park, $$$ Ray Garcia draws inspiration from domestic braises.
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Thursday, July 20, 7:05 p.m. - Fan favorite Thirsty Thursday presented by Miller Lite, Woodbridge and Buffalo Wild Wings with two dollar domestic beer, wine and soft drink specials. Friday, July 21,
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DuPage County Animal Care and Control is required to take in any domestic animal that comes their way.
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Domestic and international pressure are taking their toll on loyalties within the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela.
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Origin and Etymology of domestic
Middle English, from Middle French domestique, from Latin domesticus, from domus —see 1dome
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Definition of domestic
Examples of domestic in a Sentence
She got in a domestic with her husband.
working as a team, the man and his wife hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners
Recent Examples of domestic from the Web
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In most novels domestics serve only to open and close doors, make meals or assist with the toilette of those who have attained true selfhood.
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In these tales, the animal women are generally phenomenal domestics, and the plot usually goes one of two ways.
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Origin and Etymology of domestic
see 1domestic
DOMESTIC Defined for English Language Learners
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: of, relating to, or made in your own country
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: relating to or involving someone's home or family
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: relating to the work (such as cooking and cleaning) that is done in a person's home
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Definition of domestic for English Language Learners
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: a servant who is hired to work in someone's home : a domestic servant
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: a fight between members of a family or household
DOMESTIC Defined for Kids
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1 : relating to a household or a family domestic life
2 : relating to, made in, or done in a person's own country The president spoke about both foreign and domestic issues.
3 : living with or under the care of human beings : tame domestic animals
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\-sti-kə-lē\ adverbLaw Dictionary
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playLegal Definition of domestic
1 : of or relating to the household or family a domestic servant domestic relations — see also family court
2 : of, relating to, or originating within a country or state and especially one's own country or state the state has personal jurisdiction over domestic corporations — compare foreign, municipal
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