domestic — relating to the running of a home or family relations
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the running of a home or family relations
Pronunciation (IPA): /dəˈmestɪk/
Korean meaning: 가정의, 집안의
Korean pronunciation: 더-메스-틱 (강세: 메스)
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's a wild tiger, but it's just a domestic furball who's afraid of cucumbers.
- He claimed to be great at domestic work, but his idea of cooking was ordering pizza.
- The domestic economy has shown steady growth over the past quarter.
domestic
ADJECTIVE//dəˈmestɪk//
relating to the running of a home or family relations
Domestic flights became crowded during the holiday season.
Domestic products became increasingly popular among local customers.
Turning plastic domestic chaos into something fantastic!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'domesticus' meaning 'of the home or household,' derived from 'domus' meaning 'house.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe matters relating to the home and family.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“The police received a call about domestic violence.”
“The company expanded beyond the domestic market.”
“The minister handles domestic affairs.”
“Dogs are the most popular domestic animals.”
“I booked a domestic flight to Busan.”
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's a wild tiger, but it's just a domestic furball who's afraid of cucumbers.”
“He claimed to be great at domestic work, but his idea of cooking was ordering pizza.”
“The domestic economy has shown steady growth over the past quarter.”
“Domestic renewable energy production increased by 15% this year.”
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