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domiciliary

American  
[dom-uh-sil-ee-er-ee] / ˌdɒm əˈsɪl iˌɛr i /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a domicile, or place of residence.

noun

domiciliaries plural

  1. an institutional home for aged and disabled veterans who cannot care for themselves.

domiciliary British  
/ ˌdɒmɪˈsɪlɪərɪ /

adjective

  1. of, involving, or taking place in the home

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noun

Etymology

Origin of domiciliary

1780–90; < Latin domicili ( um ) domicile + -ary

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