domicile

or dom·i·cil

[ dom-uh-sahyl, -suhl, doh-muh- ]

noun

1. a place of residence; house or home; abode.
2. Law. a permanent legal residence.

verb (used with object)

, dom·i·ciled, dom·i·cil·ing.

1. to establish in a domicile.

domicile

/ ˈdɒmɪˌsaɪl; ˈdɒmɪˌsɪl /

noun

1. a dwelling place
2. a permanent legal residence
3. commerce the place where a bill of exchange is to be paid

verb

1. to establish or be established in a dwelling place

Other Words From

• un·domi·ciled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of domicile¹

First recorded in 1470–80; from Middle French, from Latin domicilium, equivalent to domicol(a) ( domi-, combining form of domus “house” + -cola “dweller”; colonus ) + -ium -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of domicile¹

C15: from Latin domicilium, from domus house