Definition of Domestic
Quick Meaning of Domestic
About your home, family, or inside your own country.
Detailed Definition of Domestic
Relating to a person's home or family; not foreign.
How to Pronounce Domestic
Stress pattern: oOo (3-syllable word).
Tip: Stress second syllable: do-MES-tic. Three syllables.
Watch out: Some learners emphasize the first syllable instead of the second.
Origin and Etymology of Domestic
From Latin domesticus, meaning belonging to the home.
How to Use Domestic in a Sentence
Each example shows “domestic” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“She handles all the domestic chores at home.”
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“The airline offers both international and domestic flights.”
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“Domestic violence is a serious social problem.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Domestic
Common Synonyms for Domestic
Smart Synonyms for Domestic — When to Use Each
- household
- when emphasizing family or home-based activities
- national
- for political or economic contexts about one's own
Antonyms of Domestic
Common Collocations with Domestic
These phrases pair with “domestic” in everyday English:
- domestic violence
- domestic chores
- domestic flight
- domestic policy
- domestic animals
Common Mistakes When Using Domestic
Even fluent speakers slip up with “domestic”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: She is interested in domestic life very much.
- ✓ Correct: She is very interested in domestic life.
- Why: Adverbs of degree like 'very' come before the adjective or predicate.
- ✗ Wrong: The domestic flights costs less than international ones.
- ✓ Correct: Domestic flights cost less than international ones.
- Why: Plural noun 'flights' requires plural verb 'cost'.
Other Forms of Domestic
- Noun: domesticity
- Adjective: domestic
- Adverb: domestically
Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic
What is the meaning of "Domestic"?
About your home, family, or inside your own country.
How do you pronounce "Domestic"?
The IPA is /dəˈmɛstɪk/. Stress second syllable: do-MES-tic. Three syllables.
What part of speech is "Domestic"?
"Domestic" is an adjective at B1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Domestic"?
Common synonyms include household, home, internal.
How do you use "Domestic" in a sentence?
For example: "She handles all the domestic chores at home."