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domestic discord


Meanings
  • noun

    Discord or disagreement within a domestic setting, such as a family or household.


Variants
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Etymology
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The term 'domestic discord' comes from the Latin word 'discordia', meaning 'lack of harmony'. The 'domestic' prefix refers to the domestic setting in which the discord occurs.


Trivia
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  1. Domestic discord is not limited to human relationships and can also occur in the animal kingdom, such as between lionesses in a pride.

  2. The ancient Romans believed that the goddess Discordia caused domestic discord, and they held a festival in her honor to appease her.


Related Concepts
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  1. Domestic violence: A form of domestic discord characterized by physical or emotional abuse.

  2. Marital discord: Domestic discord that occurs between married couples.


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Domestic discord is a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with family dynamics. For example, Shakespeare's 'King Lear' explores the destructive consequences of domestic discord.

How to Memorize "domestic discord"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a family arguing at the dinner table or a couple having a heated argument in the living room.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'domestic discord' with the image of a broken vase or shattered glass, symbolizing the destructive consequences of disagreements within a household.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym D-I-S-C-O-R-D: Disagreements Involving Spouses Causing Outrage and Resulting in Damage.


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