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/dɔ.mɛs.tik/

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Translation

domestic, household, tame

Word origin

From Latin domesticus ('belonging to the house'), from domus ('house'). The noun use for a household servant comes from the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
domesticus
English cognates
domestic, dome

Grammar

Masc pluraldomestiques

Examples

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The cat is a domestic animal.

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Household chores take up all her time.

employée .

She works as a domestic servant.

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Domestic violence remains a major problem.

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They have three pets at home.

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This word is part of lesson 53.