n.
Pronunciation: d ə - ' mes-tik
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French domestique, from Latin domesticus, from domus
Date: 15th century
1 a : living near or about human habitations b : TAME , DOMESTICATED <the domestic cat>
2 : of, relating to, or originating within a country and especially one's own country < domestic politics> < domestic wines>
3 : of or relating to the household or the family < domestic chores> < domestic happiness>
4 : devoted to home duties and pleasures <leading a quietly domestic life>
5 : INDIGENOUS
– do · mes · ti · cal · ly \ -ti-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb