domestic

B1 · Intermediate

adj. relating to your own country rather than foreign countries.

adj. existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

Español:doméstico

“The airline offers both domestic and international flights from this airport.”

“The president focused his speech on domestic issues such as healthcare and education rather than foreign policy.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Science

adj. an animal that lives with humans, like a pet or a farm animal.

adj. referring to an animal species that has been tamed and kept by humans for work, food, or companionship.

“Dogs were the first domestic animals to live alongside humans.”

“The domestic cat retains many hunting instincts from its wild ancestors despite centuries of living in human households.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. a person who is paid to work in someone else's home, like a cleaner or cook.

n. a person employed to perform household tasks in a private residence.

“In the past, large houses required many domestics to keep them running.”

“The legislation was designed to protect the rights of domestics and ensure they received a fair minimum wage.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Informal

n. a fight or argument between people who live together.

n. a dispute or violent confrontation between family members or partners in a home.

“The police were called to the flat because of a loud domestic.”

“Neighbors reported hearing a domestic next door, but the noise subsided before the authorities arrived.”