domestic

UK: dəˈmɛstɪk | US: dəˈmɛstɪk

Definition

  1. adj. relating to the home or family

  2. adj. relating to a country's internal affairs

  3. n. a household servant

Structure
dome <house>stic <relating to>
Etymology

The word "domestic" traces back to Latin domesticus, derived from domus (house). The suffix -sticus was used to form adjectives indicating relation. Over time, "domestic" expanded from purely household contexts (e.g., domestic chores) to include national affairs (e.g., domestic policy), reflecting the idea of "home" scaling up to "homeland."

Examples

  1. She prefers domestic travel over international trips.

  2. The cat is a common domestic animal.

  3. The government focuses on domestic economic growth.

  4. He works as a domestic for a wealthy family.

  5. Domestic violence is a serious social issue.