Words / B1

d-uh-MEST-ik/dəˈmestɪk/

Domestic relates to the home, or to one country rather than others: domestic flights; domestic policy; domestic chores. International / foreign is the pair for travel and trade; household is close for home tasks. A domestic animal lives with people. Domestically is the adverb. Do not use domestic to mean “tame personality” in exam writing — keep it for home or home-country.

Meaning

Relating to the home or to one country rather than other countries.

Examples

• “Domestic flights are cheaper than international ones.”
• “Domestic demand has increased this year.”
• “They offer both domestic and international routes.”

Good to know

domestic flight / policy / chores. Pair: international. Home tasks: household. Adverb: domestically.

Near in meaning

household

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