Meaning & Definition of word "Domestic"

Domestic

/dəˈmɛstɪk/

1. a member of a household or a servant.
- Example: The domestic took care of the household while the family was away.

1. relating to the home or household; domestic activities are those that occur in the home or relate to family life.
- Example: She is responsible for all domestic chores, including cleaning and cooking.
2. produced or manufactured in one's own country; not foreign.
- Example: The company focuses on domestic production to support the local economy.
3. tame; accustomed to living with humans.
- Example: Cats and dogs are common domestic animals.
4. pertaining to a country's internal affairs.
- Example: The government is focusing on domestic issues rather than international relations.

From Latin 'domesticus', meaning 'belonging to a house'.

domestic policy:

Government policies regarding issues within a country.

domestic violence:

Violence or abuse occurring within a domestic setting, such as marriage or cohabitation.

domestic chores:

Routine tasks performed in a household, such as cleaning and cooking.

domesticate:

To tame an animal or cultivate a plant for human use.

domesticity:

The quality of being domestic; home life.

domestication:

The process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use.

Meaning: Domestic pet

Example Sentence: I just adopted a new domestic.

Meaning: Domestic flight

Example Sentence: We took a domestic flight to New York.