domestic

Type: adjective

Definitions: (adjective) Domestic animals are animals usually kept by humans. (adjective) Domestic issues relate to issues in the house. (adjective) Domestic issues relate to issues inside one country, not affecting other countries.

Examples: (adjective) Diseases from domestic animals will often kill wild animals. (adjective) The level of domestic violence against women and children needs to be reduced. (adjective) He does his domestic chores every day. (adjective) International trade has increased while domestic trade has dropped. (adjective) He believes the public is ready for change in domestic and foreign policy.

Synonyms: adjectives: internal, national. household, private.

Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 4 D