domestic

Relating to things happening inside one country.

• Domestic flights leave from this terminal.
• The government is focusing on domestic problems.
• Domestic demand for cars rose last year.

Similar words: internal, national

Opposites: foreign, international

Common phrases: domestic policy, domestic flights, domestic market, domestic trade

Relating to the home, family life, or work done around the house.

• We share the domestic chores.
• Domestic life became easier after we moved.
• The charity supports people affected by domestic violence.

Similar words: household

Common phrases: domestic chores, domestic life, domestic violence

Kept by people as a pet or farm animal.

• Dogs are domestic animals.
• The domestic cat is a skilled hunter.
• Some diseases spread between wild and domestic birds.

Similar words: domesticated

Opposites: wild

Common phrases: domestic animals, domestic cat, domestic cattle