Latin Word of the Day
domus
/DO-mus/ • noun (feminine) — 2nd of May, 2026
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Meaning: house; home
Examples
- Domus mea parva est.
(My house is small.) - In domo cenamus cum hospitibus.
(We dine in the house with guests.) - Domum rediit post iter.
(He returned home after the journey.)
Synonyms
- aedes
- domicilium
Domus is used for both a physical house and the concept of home. Common related forms include domum (motion toward home) and domi (at home). Use aedes for a building or dwelling (often plural aedes) and domicilium in later/legal contexts.
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