Domestic: meaning, definitions and examples

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domestic

 

[ dəˈmɛstɪk ]

Context #1

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
Context #2

animals

tamed and kept by humans

Synonyms

domesticated, pet, tame

Examples of usage

  • domestic pets like dogs and cats
  • domesticated animals
Context #3

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.