domestically
UK: dəˈmɛstɪkli | US: dəˈmɛstɪkli
adv. within a country; not internationally
adv. in a home or family setting
adv. in a manner related to household affairs
The word "domestically" derives from the Latin "domesticus," meaning "belonging to the household," which itself comes from "domus" (house). The suffix "-ally" transforms the adjective "domestic" into an adverb, indicating manner or scope. Historically, the term emphasized activities confined to the home or nation, contrasting with "internationally." Over time, it expanded to describe economic, political, or social contexts limited to a single country.
The company focuses on selling its products domestically before expanding overseas.
She manages both her career and domestically responsibilities efficiently.
The new policy aims to boost domestically produced goods.
Domestically, the issue has sparked widespread debate.
The film was a hit domestically but failed to attract international audiences.