Domicile — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdä-mə-ˌsī(-ə)l/ do·mi·cile

Meaning & Definition of Domicile

Domicile (noun)

  1. a dwelling place, place of residence, home
  2. a person's fixed, permanent, and principal home for legal purposes
  3. residence

Domicile (verb)

  1. to establish in or provide with a domicile

Domicile (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the place where one lives

    "welcome to my domicile, humble though it may be"

    similar: abode, diggings, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone, home, house, lodging, pad, place, quarters, residence, roof
    related: accommodations, housing, nest, residency, shelter, bungalow, cabin, casita, chalet, cottage, duplex, ranch, ranch house, saltbox, semi (chiefly British), split level, townhome, town house, tract house, triplex, apartment, apartment house, condo, condominium, flat, tenement, tenement house, walk-up, penthouse, salon, suite, barracks, billet, boardinghouse, dorm, dormitory, flophouse, lodging house, lodgment, room(s), rooming house, castle, château, countryseat, estate, hall, manor, manor house, mansion, McMansion, palace, villa, farmhouse, grange, hacienda, homestead, double-wide, houseboat, house trailer, mobile home, motor home, recreational vehicle, RV, trailer, hermitage, manse, parsonage, rectory, vicarage, hooch (slang), hovel, hut, hutch, shack, shanty

Domicile (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to provide with living quarters or shelter

    "the university domiciles students in a variety of buildings in and around its urban campus"

    similar: accommodate, bestow, billet, bivouac, board, bunk, camp, chamber, encamp, harbor, house, lodge, put up, quarter, roof, room, shelter, take in
    related: ensconce, home, roost, secure, shed, stable, tent, barrack, bed (down)
    near: eject, evict

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Domicile

The most common words with a similar meaning to Domicile:

abode, diggings, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone, home, house, lodging, pad, place, quarters, residence, roof, accommodate, bestow, billet, bivouac, board, bunk, camp, chamber, encamp, harbor, lodge, put up, quarter, room, shelter, take in

Related Words for Domicile

accommodations, housing, nest, residency, bungalow, cabin, casita, chalet, cottage, duplex, ranch, ranch house, saltbox, semi, split level, townhome, town house, tract house, triplex, apartment, apartment house, condo, condominium, flat, tenement, tenement house, walk-up, penthouse, salon, suite

Near Antonyms of Domicile

eject, evict

Word Forms of Domicile

Inflections: domiciled, domiciling

Origin & Etymology of Domicile

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin domicilium, from domus see dome:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Domicile

What does "Domicile" mean?

"Domicile" means a dwelling place, place of residence, home. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a dwelling place, place of residence, home. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Domicile"?

Other words for "Domicile" include abode, diggings, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone and home. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Domicile" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Domicile"?

There are 112 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Domicile". Common alternatives include abode, diggings, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone, home, house and lodging.

How do you use "Domicile" in a sentence?

Examples of "Domicile" in a sentence: "welcome to my domicile, humble though it may be"; "the university domiciles students in a variety of buildings in and around its urban campus".

Is "Domicile" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Domicile" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Domicile"?

"Domicile" is pronounced /ˈdä-mə-ˌsī(-ə)l/ and divided into syllables as do·mi·cile.

What is the origin of the word "Domicile"?

"Domicile" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin domicilium, from domus see dome:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Domicile" meaning "the place where one lives"?

When "Domicile" (noun) means the place where one lives, synonyms include abode, diggings, dwelling, fireside, habitation and hearth.