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domesticity

noun/ˌdəʊmeˈstɪsəti/

C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister

The state of being at home and the life of running a household.

After years of restless travel she surprised everyone by embracing quiet domesticity.

Similar: home life, household, homeliness

Origin: From Latin domesticus 'belonging to the house', from domus 'house'.

Topic: home life in General English

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