domestic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being in the home or household; private as opposed to public.

  - "The domestic cat is a small, usually furry, Carnivorous mammal."
  - "Domestic animals such as cows and goats provide milk and meat for human consumption."
  - "Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner."

• noun

  A person who works for and is employed in a private household or by a family, as a cook, butler, housekeeper, or gardener.

  - "My grandmother's domestic helped her with the cooking and cleaning."
  - "The butler and cook are essential domestic staff in a wealthy family."
  - "Many immigrants found work as domestics in America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries."

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Pronunciation

1. /dəˈmɛstɪk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

feral , wild , foreign , global , adventurous , social

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Synonyms

domesticated , bourgeois , civilized , comfortable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with domestic
romance , advance , dance , chance

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Variants

List of all variants of domestic that leads to same result
domestic , domestically , domestics , domestic animal , domestic animals , domestic partner , domestic partners , domestic partnership , domestic partnerships , domestic prelate , domestic prelates , domestic relations court , domestic relations courts , domestic science , domestic sciences , domestic shorthair , domestic violence , domestic violences , court of domestic relations

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Etymology

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From the Latin domus 'house' + -icus 'pertaining to'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'domestic' can also be used to describe animals that are raised for food or other human use, such as cows, chickens, and pigs.

2. In some countries, domestic helpers or maids are called 'ayahs' or 'ammas'

3. The term 'domestic goddess' refers to a woman who is an expert at managing her home and family.

4. The term 'domestic violence' refers to any form of physical, sexual, emotional, or economic abuse that occurs within a domestic relationship.

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Related Concepts

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1. Domesticity: The quality or state of being domestic; the condition of being a housewife or householder.

2. Domestic service: Employment in a private household, providing services such as cooking, cleaning, childcare, and gardening.

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Culture

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The term 'domestic' has been used in various cultural, historical, and literary contexts. In literature, the term is often used to describe the private sphere of the home and family, in contrast to the public sphere of work and politics. In art, domestic scenes have been popular subjects for painting and photography, reflecting the importance of the home as a place of comfort and security. In music, there have been songs about domestic life and relationships.

How to Memorize "domestic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cozy home with a fireplace, a kitchen with pots and pans, and a garden with flowers. This is the image of the 'domestic'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'domestic' with the concept of 'home' and 'family'.
   - Think of a housewife or butler when you hear the word 'domestic'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Domestic is where we live, cook, and raise our kids' to remember the meaning of the word.

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