Question 1 · Quick check
domain
CEFRB1
/ˌdəʊˈmeɪ̯n/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
An area of knowledge, activity, or control.
- 02
noun
The part of an internet address identifying a website.
Examples
I can't figure out how to register a new domain name.
What is your field of study, your domain of inquiry, your major interest?
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˌdəʉ̯ˈmæ̝ɪ̯n/
- /ˌdoʊ̯ˈmeɪ̯n/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsA field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
A group of related items, topics, or subjects.
A geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization.
More examples
In contextDealing with complaints isn't really my domain: get in touch with customer services.
His domain is English history.
The king ruled his domain harshly.
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Origin
noun
From Middle English demayne, demain (“rule”), from Old French demeine, demaine, demeigne, domaine (“power”), (French domaine), from Latin dominium (“property, right of ownership”), from dominus (“master, proprietor, owner”). Doublet of demesne and dominium, and closely related to dominion and domino. See also dame, and compare demain, danger, dungeon.