domesticity
/ˌdɒm.ɪˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Domesticity is the state or quality of being focused on home life, family, and everyday household routines. It can also mean comfort and ease in a home setting.
- She found comfort in the domesticity of village life.
- He disliked the routine of domesticity.
- The film celebrates quiet domesticity.
Adinary Nuance
Domesticity is more about the overall life and atmosphere of home than just housework. It is different from 'housework', which means chores, and from 'domestic', which is a broader adjective. Writers often use domesticity when they want to sound thoughtful or literary about home life.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đời sống gia đình
- Spanish
- vida doméstica
- Chinese
- 家庭生活
- Japanese
- 家庭生活
- Korean
- 가정생활
Etymology
Domesticity came into English in the 17th century from Latin domesticus, meaning 'of the home'. It is related to domestic and originally referred to home life.
Common phrases
the comforts of domesticitythe routine of domesticitya life of domesticity
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is domesticity a formal word?
- Yes, it is fairly formal and more common in writing than in everyday speech.
- Is domesticity the same as housework?
- No. Housework means chores. Domesticity means home life more broadly.
- Can I use domesticity in IELTS writing?
- Yes, if you are discussing family life, social roles, or home routines.
- What is the difference between domesticity and domestic?
- Domesticity is a noun. Domestic is usually an adjective, like domestic life or domestic animals.