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domain

[dəˈmeɪn]

domain Definition

  • 1an area of territory owned or controlled by a particular ruler or government
  • 2a specified sphere of activity or knowledge

Using domain: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "domain" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The island was once part of the British domain.

  • Example

    The company has expanded its domain to include new markets.

  • Example

    The professor is an expert in the domain of linguistics.

  • Example

    The website's domain name is www.example.com.

domain Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for domain

Phrases with domain

  • works that are not protected by copyright and are available for public use

    Example

    The book is now in the public domain and can be freely distributed.

  • a unique name that identifies a website on the internet

    Example

    The domain name for our website is easyenglish.com.

  • in someone's domain

    within someone's area of responsibility or expertise

    Example

    I'm sorry, but that decision is in the CEO's domain.

Origins of domain

from Old French 'domaine', from Latin 'dominium', meaning 'property'

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Summary: domain in Brief

The term 'domain' [dəˈmeɪn] refers to an area of territory owned or controlled by a particular ruler or government, or a specified sphere of activity or knowledge. It can refer to physical territories like islands or markets, or abstract ones like academic fields or website names. Examples include 'The island was once part of the British domain,' and 'The professor is an expert in the domain of linguistics.'

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