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Definition domestic in American English

domestic adjective

adjective
/dəˈmestɪk/
Example

a cozy domestic scene

Example

domestic chores

Example

a program that gives some insight into the domestic life of the Victorians

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1.1

used in or designed for the home

Example

domestic appliances such as freezers and dishwashers

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2

relating to the country being talked about, and not other countries

Example

domestic politics

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The domestic economy showed no improvement.

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You go to the same terminal for domestic and international flights.

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4

a domestic animal is one that is kept as a pet or on a farm

Example

the habits of the domestic cat

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Definition domestic in American English