domestic

B2
Pronunciation
/dəˈmɛstɪk/
/dəˈmɛstɪk/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A house servant; a maid; a household worker.

2 Definition

A domestic dispute, whether verbal or violent

Example Sentences
  • 2005: Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence in Whatcom County (read on the Whatcom County website athttps//web.archive.org/web/20060618212243/http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/boards/dv_whatcom042505.pdf on 20 May 2006) - The number of “verbal domestics” (where law enforcement determines that no assault has occurred and where no arrest is made), decreased significantly.
Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or relating to the home.

2 Definition

Of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur.

Example Sentences
  • domestic violence;  domestic hot water
3 Definition

(of an animal) Kept by someone, for example as a farm animal or a pet.

4 Definition

Internal to a specific country.

5 Definition

Tending to stay at home; not outgoing.