Domicile

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑməˌsaɪl/

Definitions of domicile

noun a place of residence or home

Example Sentences

A1 My domicile is a small apartment in the city.

A2 She moved to a new domicile in the suburbs.

B1 His domicile is located near the beach, offering a beautiful view.

B2 The artist's domicile is a cozy cottage in the countryside.

C1 The businessman's luxurious domicile features a pool and a tennis court.

C2 The celebrity's extravagant domicile is a mansion with multiple guest houses.

Examples of domicile in a Sentence

formal The individual declared their domicile to be in the state of California.

informal She said her domicile is in the city, but I'm not sure which one.

slang I heard his domicile is in the burbs, but I'm not too sure.

figurative Her heart found its domicile in the mountains, where she felt most at peace.

Grammatical Forms of domicile

• past tense: domiciled
• plural: domiciles
• comparative: more domiciled
• superlative: most domiciled
• present tense: domiciles
• future tense: will domicile
• perfect tense: has domiciled
• continuous tense: is domiciling
• singular: domicile
• positive degree: domicile
• infinitive: to domicile
• gerund: domiciling
• participle: domiciling

Origin and Evolution of domicile

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'domicile' originated from the Latin word 'domicilium', which means 'a dwelling place'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'domicile' has retained its meaning of a place of residence or home, but it is now commonly used in legal contexts to refer to a person's permanent residence or the place where they intend to reside permanently.