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English noun: domicile

1. domicile (location) (law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time


SamplesWhat's his legal residence?.


Synonymslegal residence


Broader (hypernym)abode, residence


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law

2. domicile (artifact) housing that someone is living in


SamplesHe built a modest dwelling near the pond.
They raise money to provide homes for the homeless.


Synonymsabode, dwelling, dwelling house, habitation, home


Broader (hypernym)housing, living accommodations, lodging


Narrower (hyponym)cliff dwelling, condo, condominium, fireside, fixer-upper, hearth, hermitage, homestead, house, indian lodge, lake dwelling, lodge, messuage, pile dwelling, semi-detached house, vacation home, yurt


Part holonymbath, bathroom, bedchamber, bedroom, chamber, den, dinette, dining room, dining-room, dressing room, family room, front room, kitchen, living room, living-room, parlor, parlour, sitting room, sleeping accommodation, sleeping room


English verb: domicile

1. domicile (stative) make one's home in a particular place or community


SamplesMay parents reside in Florida.


Synonymsdomiciliate, reside, shack


Pattern of useSomebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)dwell, inhabit, live, populate


Narrower (hyponym)rusticate









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