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domicile 1 of 2

noun

ˈdä-mə-ˌsī(-ə)l How to pronounce domicile (audio)
Definition of domicilenext
as in residence
the place where one lives welcome to my domicile, humble though it may be

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verb

as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter the university domiciles students in a variety of buildings in and around its urban campus

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Recent Examples of domicile
Noun
Astrologically, Mercury is brilliant and intellectually capable when transiting through its domicile, Virgo. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 The domicile attestation is different from the QAV, Schreiber emphasized. — Zach Laird, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
Sauer said domiciled means people who are lawfully present in the country and have an intent to remain permanently. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domicile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domicile
  1. residence
  2. house
  3. abode
  4. dwelling
  5. roof
  6. lodging
  7. home
Noun
  • Dillie confirmed to the AJC that the address listed on the voting record is his former residence in Las Vegas and is owned by his godfather.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The expansion gives buyers the opportunity to build a custom residence on a larger home site while becoming part of the broader Loch Lloyd development.
    — Trident Ventures Content Studio, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • The unrest was followed by sustained opposition to government efforts to house asylum seekers in communities across the country, with some protests also descending into violent clashes.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • From my little Brooklyn, New York abode, that generally means heading out east for beachy trips to Montauk, hopping around upstate’s Hudson Valley or Catskills towns, and taking advantage of ski mountains all over the east coast.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • After receiving a $7 million price cut, the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom abode is up for grabs yet again.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of abode
Noun
  • But these charming dwellings aren’t just found in the worlds of soon-to-be princesses or daring adventurers.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The purchased dwelling must be a brand-new home, whether stand-alone or a condo.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dwelling
Noun
  • Think of rain falling randomly on a roof such that even though the average rainfall may be steady, individual drops arrive at unpredictable times.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The slide-out kitchen is standard, but the pop-up roof is optional.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • Taxpayers spent 21 percent more last year on the program, which helps cover the costs of food and lodging in Washington, a Post analysis found.
    — Alexei Koseff, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some large corporations – including the lodging platform Airbnb’s customer service, and the AI office assistant platform Lindy, with some 400,000 users – have shifted to Chinese AI models.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of lodging
Noun
  • Luxury homes have been erected adjacent to the land in King City in large numbers.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Housed in a building that used to be the home of the Cowasji Jehangir Hall, the National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai is one of the most important museums in the country.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
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