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domestically-sourced

|do-mes-ti-cal-ly-sourced|

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/dəˈmɛstɪkli sɔrst/

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/dəˈmɛstɪkli sɔːst/

locally obtained

Etymology
Etymology Information

'domestically-sourced' originates from the English word 'domestic,' which comes from the Latin word 'domesticus,' meaning 'of the home.' 'Source' comes from the Latin word 'surgere,' meaning 'to rise.'

Historical Evolution

'domesticus' transformed into the Old French word 'domestique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'domestic.' 'Surgere' evolved into the Old French word 'sourcer,' leading to the modern English 'source.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'domestic' meant 'of the home,' but over time it evolved to mean 'within the country.' 'Source' originally meant 'to rise,' but now refers to the origin of something.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to products or materials that are obtained from within the same country.

The restaurant prides itself on using domestically-sourced ingredients.

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Last updated: 2025/02/20 18:20