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How do you spell Domestic?

Correct spelling

domestic

DOMEST + IC. Think: domus (home).

Why is domestic spelled this way?

From Latin domesticus, belonging to the house. DOMUS (house). Domestic affairs belong to the home — the private sphere of household life.

Common misspellings of domestic

domestikdomisticdomestickdamestic

Example

Domestic flights are cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "domestic". DOMEST + IC. Think: domus (home).
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