Synonyms for

Domestication

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

Definition

The process of adapting wild animals or plants to live alongside humans and be useful to them.

Synonyms & similar words

tameness wildness taming domesticating training acclimation habituation subjugation control confinement captivity enslavement disciplining cultivation naturalization tutelage education rearing breeding improvement adaptation civilization

Example sentences

  1. Farmers use domestication to grow crops and raise animals for food.
  2. People domesticated horses to help with transportation.
  3. The domestication of cats helped control the rodent population.
  4. Domestication of plants allowed early humans to settle in one place.
  5. The process of domestication takes time and patience.

Quotes

  • Domestication has given us the companionship of animals.
  • The process of domestication is a testament to human ingenuity.
  • Through domestication, humans have formed strong bonds with animals.

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