What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “domestic”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “domestic”

The antonym of domestic are foreign, international, and wild. The antonyms foreign and international refer to things or people that come from another country or culture, while wild refers to something that is not tamed or domesticated.

Explore all Antonyms of “domestic”

• foreign
• international
• wild

Definitions and Examples of foreign, international, wild

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

foreign

Belonging to, situated in, or derived from another country or nation; not native or domestic.

Example

She found it hard to adjust to the foreign customs and traditions when she moved to a new country.

international

Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations; pertaining to the relations between nations.

Example

The company has international branches in several countries around the world.

wild

Not domesticated or cultivated; untamed; living in a natural state.

Example

The forest is home to many wild animals such as bears, wolves, and deer.

Key Differences: foreign vs international vs wild

• 1. Foreign refers to something that comes from another country or culture, while international refers to something that involves multiple countries.
• 2. Wild refers to something that is not tamed or domesticated, while domestic refers to something that is tamed or cultivated.

Effective Usage of foreign, international, wild

• 1. Travel: Use foreign and international to describe places, cultures, and people from other countries.
• 2. Nature: Use wild to describe animals, plants, and places that are not tamed or cultivated.
• 3. Household: Use domestic to describe things that are related to the home or family, such as chores, pets, or appliances.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of domestic have distinct meanings. Foreign and international refer to things or people from other countries or cultures, while wild refers to something that is not tamed or domesticated. Use these words to describe places, cultures, and people from other countries, animals, plants, and places that are not tamed or cultivated, and things that are related to the home or family.