Synonyms for

Domestic

Verb / dʌˈmestɪk / Another word for domestic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the home or family, or pertaining to one's own country

Synonyms & similar words

undomestic domestichelp domesticated foreign houseservant household home local national inland internal civil municipal urban rural homely familial family personal private domesticate tame train housebreak cultivate

Synonyms by register

Formal

household national native civilian

Informal

home family pet

Literary

hearthside homely

Antonyms

foreign international wild feral exotic alien undomesticated

Common collocations

  • domestic animal
  • domestic violence
  • domestic affairs
  • domestic policy
  • domestic product
  • domestic cat
  • domestic dispute
  • domestic science

Word family

noun domestication
verb domesticate
adjective domestic
adverb domestically

Usage note

Can refer to things related to the home, or to animals that have been tamed and kept by humans. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. Domestic violence is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
  2. My mom is a domestic engineer.
  3. I prefer domestic travel over international travel.
  4. I love to read domestic thrillers.
  5. She has a domestic helper to assist with household chores.

Quotes

  • The domestication of animals is the earliest documented example of gene manipulation outside of human beings.
  • Domestic policy can only defeat us; foreign policy can kill us.
  • Domestic happiness and faithful friends.

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