domestic

domestic
a) Of or related to the home.

“Dan’s not as domestic as you," I commented rather nastily.

b) Of or related to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur.

It shall be the duty of any owner or person in charge of any domestic animal or animals.

2. noun
a) A house servant; a maid.
b) A domestic dispute, whether verbal or violent

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