Domestically: meaning, definitions and examples
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domestically
[ dəˈmɛstɪkli ]
in the context of domestic affairs
In a domestic manner; not foreign or international. In relation to one's own country.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She focused on domestically produced goods for her business.
- The company primarily sells its products domestically, rather than abroad.
in the context of household activities
In or into the home or family unit.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She spends most of her time domestically, taking care of her children and house.
- The couple divides their responsibilities domestically, with one focusing on cooking and the other on cleaning.
Translations
Translations of the word "domestically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 domesticamente
🇮🇳 घरेलू रूप से
🇩🇪 inländisch
🇮🇩 dalam negeri
🇺🇦 внутрішньо
🇵🇱 krajowo
🇯🇵 国内で (kokunai de)
🇫🇷 domestiquement
🇪🇸 domésticamente
🇹🇷 yurt içinde
🇰🇷 국내에서 (guknae-eseo)
🇸🇦 محلياً (maḥalliyyan)
🇨🇿 domácí
🇸🇰 domácky
🇨🇳 国内 (guónèi)
🇸🇮 domače
🇮🇸 innanlands
🇰🇿 ішкі нарықта
🇬🇪 შიდა
🇦🇿 daxili
🇲🇽 domésticamente
Word origin
The word 'domestically' is derived from the Latin word 'domesticus', meaning 'belonging to the house'. It became part of the English language in the late 16th century, originally used to refer to household activities. Over time, the usage expanded to include the context of domestic affairs and internal matters of a country.
See also: domesticated, domestics.