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domestic

Pronunciation: [/dəˈmɛs.tɪk/]

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domestic: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use domestic in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) relating to the home, family, or household. It's about things inside your house or with your family like pets, chores, and spending time with your family.

Example

She enjoys spending time on domestic activities like cooking and cleaning.

Example

He prefers outdoor activities and doesn't like domestic chores.

Example

Do you have any domestic pets like cats or dogs at home?

Context: “government”

(adjective) relating to the internal affairs of a country, not foreign or international. It's about things that happen inside a country or within its borders, like laws and policies.

Example

The government's domestic policies focus on improving healthcare and education for its citizens.

Example

The country's domestic issues have led to protests and unrest among the population.

Example

How do domestic policies differ from international policies?

Context: “animal”

(noun) an animal that is kept by humans as a pet or for work, like a dog or a horse. These are animals that live with people and are taken care of as part of the family or for their help.

Example

The family adopted a domestic cat from the shelter.

Example

Wild animals are different from domestic animals because they are not tamed.

Example

What are some common domestic animals that people keep as pets?

How to pronounce domestic

Pronunciation: [/dəˈmɛs.tɪk/]

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