domiciliary

American  

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

adjective

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

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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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Etymology

Origin of domiciliary

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

Example Sentences

The family of a County Down pensioner who was found unresponsive after being given the wrong medication by domiciliary carers have said they thought she had died.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Health officials have proposed introducing prescription fees, charging for domiciliary care, changes to dental charge exemptions and increasing the cost of community meals.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2023

A charity also said decision makers should sit down with those involved in domiciliary care to come up with solutions to tackle the ongoing problems in community care.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2023

An additional £25m has been allocated for domiciliary care for 2022-23.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2022

What would now be thought of domiciliary visits like the following?

From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams

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