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- domestic partner/dəˌmɛstɪk ˈpɑːtnə/A person who shares a long-term committed cohabiting relationship with another person, typically with some legal or institutional recognition, but who is not married to them.nounMedium-Frequency
- domestic prelate/dəˌmɛstɪk ˈprɛlət/A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who has been granted an honorary title by the Pope, typically serving in the papal household or as an advisor.nounVery Low
- domestic science/dəˌmestɪk ˈsaɪəns/A school subject teaching practical skills for managing a household, including cooking, sewing, and budgeting.nounC1
- domestic system/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈsɪstəm/A historical economic system where goods are produced in homes rather than factories, typically referring to pre-industrial textile manufacturing.nounLow
- domestic terrorism/dəˌmɛstɪk ˈtɛrəˌrɪz(ə)m/Acts of violence intended to intimidate a civilian population or influence government policy, perpetrated by individuals or groups within their own country, without foreign direction.nounC2
- domestic-relations court/dəˌmɛstɪk rɪˈleɪʃənz kɔːt/A court of law that specializes in legal matters concerning family relationships, such as divorce, child custody, and spousal support.nounLow in general discourse; high in legal contexts.
- domesticate/dəˈmestɪkeɪt/to bring an animal or plant under human control and adapt it to the human environment, making it useful or tame.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
- domestication/dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən/The process of taming wild animals or plants and adapting them for human use or companionshipnounB2
- domesticity/ˌdɒm.ɛˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/The state or quality of being domestic; a focus on home life, family, and household activities.nounC2
- domestique/ˌdɒm.ɛsˈtiːk/A professional road-racing cyclist who works for the benefit of their team and team leader, often sacrificing their own chances to provide support such as carrying supplies, setting a pace, or blocking wind.nounLow (Specialized)
- domett/ˈdɒmɪt/A coarse, plain-weave cloth with a cotton warp and a woolen weft, typically used for blankets or work clothes.nounRare/Very Low-Frequency
- domical vault/ˈdəʊmɪk(ə)l vɔːlt/A vault formed by a hemispherical or polygonal dome, typically covering a square or polygonal area, often used as the ceiling of a large architectural space.nounC2
- domicile/ˈdɒm.ɪ.saɪl/A person's fixed, permanent, and principal home for legal purposes; a place where one lives or is domiciled.nounverbverb-transitiveC1-C2
- domiciliar/ˌdɒm.ɪˈsɪl.i.ər.i/Related to or provided in a person's home.nounLow (C1-C2, specialized/professional vocabulary)
- domiciliary/ˌdɒmɪˈsɪliəri/Relating to, provided in, or taking place in a person's own home or residence.adjectivenounC2
- domiciliary care/ˌdɒm.ɪˈsɪl.i.ə.ri keə(r)/Professional care and support services provided to individuals in their own homes, enabling them to maintain independence while receiving necessary assistance with daily living activities, health needs, or personal care.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency in general English; common in professional healthcare, social work, and policy contexts.)
- domiciliate/ˌdɒmɪˈsɪlɪeɪt/To establish a residence or home; to provide with a dwelling.verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
- dominance/ˈdɒmɪnəns/The state or position of having power, control, or influence over others.nounB2
- dominance hierarchy/ˈdɒmɪnəns ˈhaɪərɑːki/A social ranking system within a group of animals or humans where some individuals assert control over others.nounLow-to-Mid
- dominant/ˈdɒmɪnənt/Most important, powerful, or influential; having control or authority over others or a situation.adjectivenounHigh frequency (B2)
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