Domitic

/dəˈmɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to a house or home; domestic in nature; of or pertaining to household affairs.

Etymology

From Latin 'domiticus' derived from 'domus' (house). Related to domestic but more archaic and less common.

Kelly Says

Domitic is basically the ancestor of 'domestic,' but linguistically it faded away as people preferred simpler, more regular word forms—a reminder that even Latin-derived words compete for survival in English.

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