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domestic-oriented

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/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/

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/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/

focused on domestic matters

Etymology
Etymology Information

'domestic-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'domestic' and 'oriented'. 'Domestic' originates from Latin 'domesticus', meaning 'of the home', and 'oriented' comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.

Historical Evolution

'Domestic' evolved from Latin 'domesticus' through Old French 'domestique', while 'oriented' evolved from Latin 'orientare' through French 'orienter'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'domestic' meant 'of the home', and 'oriented' meant 'aligned'. Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on domestic matters'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or concerned with domestic matters or affairs.

The company has a domestic-oriented business strategy.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 02:21