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Domestication Definition & Meaning

domestication
noun
  1. adaptation to intimate association with human beings
  2. the attribute of having been domesticated
  3. accommodation to domestic life; "her explorer husband resisted all her attempts at domestication"

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Frequently asked questions

What does domestication mean?
adaptation to intimate association with human beings the attribute of having been domesticated accommodation to domestic life; "her explorer husband resisted all her attempts at domestication"
What part of speech is domestication?
Domestication is a noun.
How many definitions does domestication have?
Domestication has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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