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adjective

də-ˈme-stik How to pronounce domestic (audio)
Definition of domesticnext
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as in familial
of or relating to a household or family the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores

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as in domesticated
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans domestic animals in a barnyard

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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin the domestic bird population has been virtually wiped out by the brown tree snake

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domestic

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noun

as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services working as a team, the couple hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners

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Recent Examples of domestic
Adjective
There were no immediate details about the latest strike on the King Khalid International Airport complex for terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 No immediate details were available about the latest strike on the King Khalid International Airport complex for terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights, AP said. — Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
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His mother, Margaret, was a live-in domestic who saw Duane and his younger brother, Timothy, on the weekends. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026 But to be fair, this phenomenon isn’t universal among domestics. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for domestic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
  1. familial
  2. domesticated
  3. indigenous
  4. servant
  5. household
  6. tame
  7. aboriginal
Adjective
  • There are lots of complicated familial relationships depicted in Hungered.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • With his brother, the former Prince Andrew, banished to a sad little farmhouse on the Sandringham estate, and his son Prince Harry consumed by the complexities of the English school run, the King might have hoped for a reprieve from familial drama.
    — Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of familial
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  • These inventions transformed honey bees from a largely feral species into semi-domesticated livestock that could be managed year-round, expanded, and reproduced.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Definition of domesticated
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  • The only heaviness lies within the natural materials found throughout the resort, like grounding lava stone, copper, and indigenous Tzalam wood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The rest dealt with supply shortages, severe weather, failed crops and hostility from indigenous communities.
    — Karen Masterson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of indigenous
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  • The remains of these servants, or retainers, were first excavated from the funerary complexes at Abydos, eastern Egypt, which date from around 3000 BC, in the 1920s.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Astonishingly, a servant’s wages amounted to only $3,750 to $4,500 per year.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of servant
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  • Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.
    — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of household
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  • The original recipe was two parts apple brandy to one part each of the liqueurs, giving this cocktail a quotient of sweetness that even its formidable alcohol content can’t quite tame.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers have demonstrated how a quantum computer can repeatedly measure and reset its qubits while calculations continue, helping tame chaotic behavior inside the processor.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tame
Adjective
  • The injuries themselves aren’t too surprising; wild dingoes hunt kangaroos, and Aboriginal hunters worked with dingoes the same way people in other parts of the world have hunted with dogs for millennia.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
  • Australian aboriginal peoples, meanwhile, saw a great boomerang in the stellar formation, while the Native American Shawnee tribe envisioned dancing star maidens.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Definition of aboriginal

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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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