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
Origin and Etymology of domestic
Middle English, from Middle French domestique, from Latin domesticus, from domus —see 1dome
First Known Use: 15th century
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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
Origin and Etymology of domestic
see 1domestic
First Known Use: 1613
DOMESTIC Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of domestic 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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playDefinition of domestic for Students
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
domestically
\-sti-kə-lē\ adverbLaw Dictionary
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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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