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- home secretary/ˌhəʊm ˈsekrətri/A senior government minister in the UK who heads the Home Office, responsible for domestic affairs including policing, security, immigration, and law and order.nounB2
- home sign/ˈhəʊm saɪn/A visual-gestural communication system spontaneously created by a deaf child who lacks exposure to a conventional sign language, typically within a hearing family.nounLow
- home staging/ˌhəʊm ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ/The professional preparation of a private residence for sale, designed to appeal to the highest number of potential buyers by showcasing its best features.nounC1
- home stand/ˈhəʊm ˌstænd/A continuous series of home games played by a sports team at their own venue against visiting opponents.nounIntermediate (B1-B2)
- home straight/ˌhəʊm ˈstreɪt/The final section of a racetrack, typically the straight portion leading to the finish line.nounB2
- home study/ˌhəʊm ˈstʌdi/A method of education where a student learns from home, typically using materials sent by a school or institution, without regular attendance at a physical classroom.nounB1
- home teacher/ˌhəʊm ˈtiːtʃə/A teacher who provides instruction to a student in their own home, typically on a one-to-one or small group basis.nounC1
- home truth/ˌhəʊm ˈtruːθ/A fact or statement that is true but is difficult or uncomfortable to hear, especially about one's own flaws or situation.nounC1/C2
- home unit/ˈhəʊm ˌjuː.nɪt/A self-contained residential dwelling, typically an apartment or flat, within a larger building.nounMedium (High in Australian English)
- home video/ˌhəʊm ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/A video recording made for personal or family use, typically of everyday events, holidays, or special occasions.nounB1
- home-brew/ˌhəʊm ˈbruː/Beer or other alcoholic drink made at home, typically by a hobbyist.nounB2
- home-helper/ˈhəʊm ˌhɛlpə/A person, often not living in the home, who provides domestic assistance such as cleaning or cooking to a private household.nounC1/C2
- home-school/ˈhəʊm skuːl/To educate one's children at home rather than sending them to a conventional school.adjectiveverbC1
- home-schooler/ˌhəʊm ˈskuːlə(r)/A child who is educated at home by a parent or tutor, rather than in a formal school.nounMid-frequency
- homebirth/ˈhəʊm.bɜːθ/A childbirth that takes place at the mother's home, rather than in a hospital or birthing centre.nounC1
- homebody/ˈhəʊmbɒdi/A person who prefers staying at home to engaging in social activities outside.nounC1
- homeboy/ˈhəʊm.bɔɪ/A man or boy from one's own hometown, neighbourhood, or background, especially from one's youth; a close male friend.nounB2
- homebuilder/ˈhəʊmˌbɪl.dər/A person or company whose business is constructing houses and other residential dwellings.nounC1
- homebuilding/ˈhəʊmˌbɪldɪŋ/The act, process, or business of constructing private residences.adjectivenounMedium. Common in business, real estate, and economic contexts; less frequent in everyday conversation.
- homebuyer/ˈhəʊmˌbaɪ.ər/A person who purchases a house or flat/apartment to live in, as opposed to an investor.nounB2
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