Words / B2

d-uh-MAYN/dəˈmeɪn/

A domain is an area of knowledge, activity, or control: outside my domain, the public domain, a domain of science. Field and area are everyday; domain sounds slightly more academic or technical (and also means a website address). Territory is more physical or political. Public domain is a set legal phrase for work not under copyright.

Meaning

An area of knowledge, activity, or control.

Examples

• “This question is outside my domain.”
• “Pronunciation is not really my domain; ask a specialist.”
• “Once a photo is in the public domain, anyone may reuse it.”

Good to know

a domain of knowledge. outside my domain. Also: public domain; web domain.

Near in meaning

field

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