Domestication
/dəˌmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of domesticating, or accustoming to home; the action of taming wild animals or breeding plants.
Sentence Examples
Zebras become progressively more ill-tempered as they age, which militates against their domestication.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Zebras become progressively more ill-tempered as they age, which militates against their ____.