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Domestic Definition & Meaning

domestic
adjective
  1. of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation; "domestic issues such as tax rate and highway construction"
  2. of or relating to the home; "domestic servant"; "domestic science"
  3. of or involving the home or family; "domestic worries"; "domestic happiness"; "they share the domestic chores"; "everything sounded very peaceful and domestic"; "an author of blood-and-thunder novels yet quite domestic in his taste"
  4. converted or adapted to domestic use; "domestic animals"; "domesticated plants like maize"
  5. produced in a particular country; "domestic wine"; "domestic oil"
noun
  1. a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

"Domestic" in song lyrics

See how domestic is used in real songs:

  • "Stress hits, domestic"
    57th Street Rogue Dog Villians f/ Tech N9ne — Millenium Mitch
  • "Misdemeanor, felony or domestic"
    C-Murder & Trick Daddy — Watch the Police
  • "Who wanna test it, foreign or domestic"
    O'Neal, Shaquille f/ Notorious B.I.G. — Still Can't Stop The Reign (King Tech Superman Remix)

Usage tips for "domestic"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "domestic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for domestic to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does domestic mean?
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation; "domestic issues such as tax rate and highway construction" of or relating to the home; "domestic servant"; "domestic science" of or involving the home or family; "domestic worries"; "domestic happiness"; "they share the domestic chores"; "everything sounded very peaceful and domestic"; "an author of blood-and-thunder novels yet quite domestic in his taste" converted or adapted to domestic use; "domestic animals
What part of speech is domestic?
Domestic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does domestic have?
Domestic has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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