Domestic: meaning, definitions and examples
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domestic
[ dəˈmɛstɪk ]
household
relating to the running of a home or to family relations
Synonyms
family-oriented, home-related, household
Examples of usage
- domestic chores
- domestic violence is a serious issue
animals
tamed and kept by humans
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- domestic pets like dogs and cats
- domesticated animals
worker
a person employed in the service of a household
Synonyms
household staff, maid, servant
Examples of usage
- domestic workers help with cleaning and cooking
Translations
Translations of the word "domestic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 doméstico
🇮🇳 घरेलू
🇩🇪 häuslich
🇮🇩 rumah tangga
🇺🇦 домашній
🇵🇱 domowy
🇯🇵 家庭の (かていの)
🇫🇷 domestique
🇪🇸 doméstico
🇹🇷 evcil
🇰🇷 가정의
🇸🇦 منزلي
🇨🇿 domácí
🇸🇰 domáci
🇨🇳 家庭的
🇸🇮 domač
🇮🇸 heimilis
🇰🇿 үй
🇬🇪 შინაური
🇦🇿 ev
🇲🇽 doméstico
Word origin
The word 'domestic' originated from the Latin word 'domesticus', which means belonging to the house. It was first used in the 15th century to describe things related to the home or family. Over time, the word evolved to also include the concept of tamed animals kept by humans. Today, 'domestic' is commonly used to refer to household chores, family relationships, and pets.