pro-domestic
|pro-də-mes-tɪk|
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/proʊdəˈmɛstɪk/
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/prəʊdəˈmɛstɪk/
for the home/for internal affairs
Etymology
'pro-domestic' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'for' and the adjective 'domesticus' from Latin 'domus' meaning 'house' or 'home'.
'domesticus' in Latin developed into the Late Latin/Old French forms and then Middle English 'domestic'; the modern compound 'pro-domestic' is formed by combining the Latin-derived prefix 'pro-' with the English adjective 'domestic'.
Initially related to 'of the household' or 'pertaining to the home', the element 'domestic' broadened to mean 'internal' or 'national'; 'pro-domestic' therefore came to mean 'in favor of internal/national matters or domestic products.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
favoring domestic (internal or home/national) affairs or policies; prioritizing internal matters over foreign ones.
The candidate ran a pro-domestic campaign, promising more investment in local infrastructure and jobs.
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Adjective 2
supporting locally produced goods and domestic industry; favoring domestic products and supply chains.
After the recession, many consumers became more pro-domestic, preferring locally made goods.
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Last updated: 2025/10/25 11:13