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domestic
domestic do‧mes‧tic [dəˈmestɪk] adjective [only before a noun]
1. relating to the home or the family:

• dramatic rises planned on domestic fuel bills

2. relating to the country you live in, rather than abroad:

• The government hoped to halt the overall decline in domestic investment by restructuring industrial production.

• Only farmers with a federal license can sell peanuts on the domestic market.

• Foreign concern over human rights issues does not constitute interference in domestic affairs.

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domestic UK US /dəˈmestɪk/ adjective [usually before noun]
of, relating to, or within a person's own country: »

Domestic retailers are facing relentless pressure from imports.

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Focusing on exporting can help fight off domestic and foreign competition.

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domestic manufacturing/production

relating to the home or families: »

Our service is aimed at domestic users.

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domestic chores

domestically adverb
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The company continues to search for expansion opportunities, both domestically and overseas.


Financial and business terms. 2012.