Domesticities

/ˌdɒmɛsˈtɪsɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of domesticity; the plural form referring to multiple instances or aspects of domestic life, home life, or household affairs.

Etymology

From domesticity (Latin domesticus + -ity suffix meaning 'state or quality') pluralized with -ies. The word evolved to describe the qualities and characteristics of home life.

Kelly Says

Domesticity was once a powerful cultural ideal—Victorian literature is obsessed with it—yet the meaning has shifted dramatically as more people prioritize careers and different family structures.

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