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Domiciliary

Part of Speech

Adjective, Noun

Pronunciation

/ˌdɒmɪˈsɪliəri/ (British English), /ˌdɑːməˈsɪleri/ (American English)

Definitions

  • (Adjective) Relating to or concerning a person's home or residence.
  • (Adjective) Conducted or occurring at home, as in domiciliary care.
  • (Noun) A person who resides in a domicile.

Usage Examples

  • (Adjective) The hospital provides domiciliary care for elderly patients.
  • (Noun) The domiciliary must register their address with the local authority.

Etymology

From Latin domiciliarius, derived from domicilium ("dwelling, residence").

Synonyms

  • Residential
  • Home-based
  • Household
  • In-home

Antonyms

  • Nonresidential
  • Institutional
  • Public

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Domiciliario /do.mi.θiˈljaɾjo/
French Domiciliaire /dɔ.mi.si.ljɛʁ/
German Häuslich /ˈhɔɪ̯s.lɪç/
Hindi गृहस्थ (Grihastha) /ɡrɪˈhʌs.tʰʌ/
Japanese 自宅の (Jitaku no) /dʑi.ta.ku no/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, the emphasis is on the second syllable, while in American English, it is pronounced with an elongated last syllable.

Historical Usage

The term has been widely used in legal contexts since the 17th century, particularly concerning residence and taxation laws.

Cultural Nuances

In medical contexts, "domiciliary care" refers to home-based healthcare services, particularly for the elderly and disabled.

More Information

"Domiciliary" is frequently used in legal and healthcare fields to denote home-related services or status.

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