Domiciliary
/ˈdɒm.ɪ.sɪ.lɛr.i/noun
Relating to a home or dwelling; domestic.
Did you know?The term 'domiciliary' connects to ancient concepts of home as not just a physical space, but a protective, almost sacred environment.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
domicilium
“A place of residence or dwelling.”
Latin
Latin
domus
“House, home, or dwelling; the root of domesticity.”
Old French
Old French
domicile
“A term for home or residence, adopted into legal language.”
14th Century
Middle English
domicil
“A term used in legal contexts for a dwelling place.”
Modern English
English
domiciliary
“Relating to or characteristic of a domicile; used in legal contexts.”