Meaning of the word domestic in English
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domestic
US /dəˈmes.tɪk/
UK /dəˈmes.tɪk/
Adjective
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of or relating to one's own country or a particular country as distinct from other countries
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The airline only offers domestic flights.
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The government is focused on domestic policy.
3.
(of an animal) tamed and kept by humans as a pet or for farm produce
Example:
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Cats and dogs are common domestic animals.
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Chickens are domestic fowl raised for meat and eggs.
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Noun
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a person who is paid to help with tasks such as cleaning and cooking in someone's home
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The family hired a domestic to help with the housework.
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She worked as a domestic for many years.
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