domestic

¹do·mes·tic

adj \də-ˈmes-tik\

Definition of DOMESTIC

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

Examples of DOMESTIC

1. The company hopes to attract both foreign and domestic investors.
2. <the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores>

Origin of DOMESTIC

Middle English, from Middle French domestique, from Latin domesticus, from domus

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DOMESTIC

Synonyms: familial, household

Antonyms: nondomestic, nonfamilial

Related Words: homelike, homely, homey (also homy); residential

Near Antonyms: unbroken, untrained; wildish

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Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with DOMESTIC

majestic