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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDomiciliary
/ˌdɒm.ɪˈsɪl.i.ə.ri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Of or relating to a person's domicile or permanent home, especially regarding healthcare or official visits conducted in a patient's residence.
"The elderly patient receives regular domiciliary care from the local health authority."
- 1
A person who has a domicile in a particular place.
"Tax regulations differ significantly for non-domiciliaries residing within the country."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'domiciliarius', stemming from 'domicilium' meaning dwelling or home. It entered the English language in the 17th century through legal and medical administrative terminology to describe services or rights associated with a person's permanent residence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Domiciliary" is said worldwide
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domiciliaire
Transliteration: doh-mee-see-lyair
"Elle bénéficie de soins de santé domiciliaires."
häuslich
Transliteration: hoys-likh
"Der Arzt führt einen häuslichen Besuch durch."
domiciliare
Transliteration: doh-mee-chee-lyah-reh
"L'assistenza domiciliare è fondamentale per gli anziani."
domiciliario
Transliteration: doh-mee-see-lyah-ryoh
"El servicio médico domiciliario atiende emergencias leves."
domiciliar
Transliteration: doh-mee-see-lyahr
"O atendimento domiciliar melhora o conforto do paciente."
घरेलू
Transliteration: gharelu
"उन्हें घर पर ही घरेलू स्वास्थ्य सेवाएँ मिलती हैं।"
家庭的
Transliteration: jiātíng de
"他正在接受家庭护理服务。"
가정의
Transliteration: gajeong-ui
"환자는 정기적인 가정 방문 진료를 받습니다."
自宅の
Transliteration: jitaku no
"彼らは自宅療養のサポートを受けています。"
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