domiciliate

[ dom-uh-sil-ee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, dom·i·cil·i·at·ed, dom·i·cil·i·at·ing.

1. to domicile.

verb (used without object)

, dom·i·cil·i·at·ed, dom·i·cil·i·at·ing.

1. to establish a residence for oneself or one's family.

Other Words From

• domi·cili·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of domiciliate¹

1770–80; < Latin domicili ( um ) domicile + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Caxton had the merit of introducing the Roman pointing as used in Italy; and his successor, Pynson, triumphed by domiciliating the Roman letter.

From Project Gutenberg

Twenty years long this mirror of bonhomie was domiciliated, like a pet animal, under the hospitable roof of the celebrated Madame de la Sabli�re.

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He had in a manner domiciliated himself in the calling from which it seemed impossible to escape.

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What could this mean, but that we were now domiciliated in Japan, and must in future give up all thoughts of returning home?

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After this play, I became in a manner domiciliated in the green-room.

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