Engelsk

domestication

gb/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1 Engelsk
Betydninger
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Navneord C1 process
1

taming and breeding for human use

the process of making wild animals or plants live with people and be useful to them

Brugsmønster: the domestication of [animal/plant/species]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse this with domestic meaning "within a country" (e.g., domestic flights).
Synonymer
taming (Usually focuses on making an individual animal less wild, not on long-term breeding changes.) | cultivation (Common for plants; emphasizes growing and caring for them rather than genetic change over generations.)
Antonymer
rewilding (Returning animals or ecosystems to a wild state rather than adapting them to human life.)
Ordforbindelser
the domestication of dogs |the domestication of cats |the domestication of the horse |the domestication of crops |early domestication |plant domestication |selective breeding and domestication |the process of domestication |domestication began |domestication occurred
Temaer
animals |plants |science |history |agriculture
Eksempler
  • The domestication of wheat allowed early societies to settle and farm year-round.
  • Researchers debate where and when the domestication of dogs first happened.
  • Domestication can produce traits like smaller bodies and less fear of humans.
Læringseksempler
  • Dog domestication happened a long time ago.
  • Domestication changes animals over many generations.
Navneord C1 state
2

state of being domesticated

the condition of being no longer wild and living with people

Brugsmønster: in domestication; under domestication
Typisk fejl:
Learners may use this when they mean the action of making something more comfortable at home (better expressed as "domestic life" or "settling down").
Synonymer
tameness (Refers mainly to behavior (not being fearful), not the broader human-dependent condition.)
Antonymer
wildness (The condition of living independently of humans and behaving as a wild animal or plant does.)
Ordforbindelser
life in domestication |animals in domestication |traits of domestication |under domestication |survival in domestication |adaptation to domestication
Temaer
animals |plants |daily_life |science
Eksempler
  • In domestication, many animals lose the ability to survive on their own.
  • Some species show similar changes in coat color during domestication.
  • Wolves and dogs differ greatly in behavior because of domestication.
Læringseksempler
  • In domestication, animals depend on humans.
Navneord formal C1 process
3

adapting something for local use

changing something foreign so it feels familiar in a place

Brugsmønster: the domestication of [product/idea/practice] for [place/audience]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this with "domestic" meaning "made in your country"; this sense is about adaptation, not origin.
Synonymer
localization (Often used in business/tech; more specific about adapting to a particular locale.) | adaptation (Broader and less specific about making something feel local or familiar.)
Antonymer
standardization (Keeping the same form across places rather than adapting to local norms.)
Ordforbindelser
cultural domestication |the domestication of a brand |the domestication of a product |domestication for local markets |domestication to local tastes |rapid domestication |domestication efforts
Temaer
culture |media |business |language
Eksempler
  • The domestication of the menu included adding vegetarian options popular in the region.
  • Critics argued that the film’s domestication erased the story’s cultural setting.
  • Successful domestication often involves changing names, images, and references.
Læringseksempler
  • The company changed the ad for domestication in Japan.
Navneord technical C2 process
4

making a translation sound natural

a translation style that makes the text feel familiar

Brugsmønster: domestication in [translation/interpreting]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think this refers to animals; in this context it is a translation strategy.
Synonymer
naturalization (Often means making language sound native; not always focused on cultural references.)
Antonymer
foreignization (A translation approach that preserves foreign elements to keep the original culture visible.)
Ordforbindelser
domestication in translation |a domestication approach |domestication versus foreignization |heavy domestication |cultural domestication in translation |domestication strategy
Temaer
language |translation |education |media
Eksempler
  • The translator used domestication by replacing a local holiday with a more familiar one for the target readers.
  • Some scholars criticize domestication for making cultural differences invisible.
  • The course compared domestication and foreignization through real translations.
Navneord legal C2 process
5

making a foreign legal entity local

a legal process to make something foreign valid locally

Brugsmønster: domestication of [a foreign judgment/company] in [place]
Typisk fejl:
This does not mean "made for the home"; it refers to legal recognition in a jurisdiction.
Synonymer
recognition (More general; may not include the formal steps required by a specific legal process.) | registration (Often part of the process, but not always the full legal concept.)
Antonymer
nonrecognition (Refusing to treat a foreign judgment or status as valid locally.)
Ordforbindelser
domestication of a foreign judgment |judgment domestication |corporate domestication |domestication in the state of |petition for domestication |domestication proceedings
Temaer
law |business |government
Eksempler
  • The creditor filed for domestication of the foreign judgment before trying to collect the debt.
  • The company considered domestication to move its legal home to another state.
  • Domestication can require court approval and compliance with local rules.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
domestication
IPA
GB/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
do - mest - ic - a - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: domestication
  • Plural: domestication, domestications
Ordfamilie
Forms
domestications noun
Core family
domesticate verb B2 domestic adjective B1 domesticated adjective
Related words
domestically adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
undomesticated adjective
Advanced or less common
domesticity noun C1 domesticator noun
Udtryk

corporate domestication

1
/kˈɔɹpɚɪt dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase legal

changing a company’s legal home

a legal way for a company to move where it is registered

Eksempler
  • The board approved corporate domestication to simplify regulatory filings.
  • Corporate domestication allowed the firm to change its state of incorporation.
  • They consulted counsel to see whether corporate domestication was permitted under local law.

domestication of a foreign judgment

1
/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən əv ə fˈɔɹən d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase legal

legal recognition of foreign judgment

a legal process to enforce a foreign court decision

Eksempler
  • They applied for domestication of a foreign judgment to enforce it in California.
  • Without domestication of the foreign judgment, the local court could not order payment.
  • The lawyer explained the steps required for domestication of a foreign judgment.

domestication strategy

1
/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən stɹˈætəd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase technical

translation strategy for familiarity

a method of translating that makes the text feel local

Eksempler
  • The translator adopted a domestication strategy to make the dialogue sound natural in English.
  • A domestication strategy can make a story easier to read but less culturally specific.
  • The essay defended a domestication strategy for children’s books.

domestication syndrome

1
/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
fixed phrase technical

shared traits in domesticated animals

typical changes many domesticated animals share

Eksempler
  • Scientists debate whether domestication syndrome has a single biological cause.
  • Floppy ears are often cited as a possible sign of domestication syndrome.
  • The study tested for domestication syndrome in early dog remains.

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