noun
- the process of taming and breeding wild animals or plants for human use
- the adaptation of something to home or family life
Examples
- The domestication of wolves led to the development of modern dog breeds.
- Wheat domestication began thousands of years ago in the Middle East.
- The domestication of horses revolutionized transportation and warfare.
- Scientists study the genetic changes that occur during plant domestication.
- The domestication of cattle provided early humans with milk and meat.
- Her domestication to city life took several months after moving from the farm.