domesticated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
describes an animal or plant that is bred to live with or be used by people, like a pet or a farm animal.
referring to a species that has been selectively bred over generations to live in close association with and to the benefit of humans.
Simple“Dogs were the first domesticated animals to live alongside humans thousands of years ago.”
In context“The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agriculture relied heavily on the successful cultivation of domesticated cereal crops and livestock.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
describes someone who enjoys living a quiet life at home and doing things like cooking or cleaning.
referring to an individual who has adopted a settled, home-oriented lifestyle, often involving domestic chores and family life.
Simple“Since he got married, he has become much more domesticated and enjoys cooking dinner every night.”
In context“His friends were surprised by his newly domesticated lifestyle, as he now preferred weekend gardening to his former habit of late-night socialising.”
UsageOften used to describe men who have recently taken up domestic responsibilities.
“Broomcorn millet field in Inner Mongolia, the region where the crop was first domesticated.”
“Researchers also found DNA from cultivated plants, domesticated animals and Mediterranean red coral.”
From domesticate + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.