domestic

domestic is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /dəˈmɛstɪk/

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• Hyphenation: do‧mes‧tic

Adjective

Positive domestic

Comparative more domestic

Superlative most domestic

Domestic is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. Domestic issues relate to issues inside one country, not affecting other countries.
   • Synonym: internal
   • Antonyms: foreign and external

   He believes the public is ready for change in domestic and foreign policy.

2. Domestic issues related to the issues inside one home.

   He does his domestic chores.

   The level of domestic violence against women and children is very high.

3. Domestic animals are animals usually kept by humans.
   • Synonym: tame
   • Antonyms: wild and untamed

   Diseases from domestic animals will often kill wild animals.

Related words

• domesticated
• domestication