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domestic

 
 
/dəˈmestɪk/ adjective [usually before noun]

Definition

of, relating to, or within a person's own country: Domestic retailers are facing relentless pressure from imports. Focusing on exporting can help fight off domestic and foreign competition. domestic manufacturing/production
relating to the home or families: Our service is aimed at domestic users. domestic chores
domestically adverb The company continues to search for expansion opportunities, both domestically and overseas.
(Definition of domestic adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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