CEFR B2

domesticated

adjective

Meaning

Tamed and kept as a pet or on a farm, having been adapted through selective breeding to live in close association with humans.

Examples

Most domesticated animals, such as cows and sheep, rely on humans for their daily food and shelter.
The process of becoming domesticated can take thousands of years of gradual behavioral and physical change.

Synonyms: tame, trained, docile, cultivated

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domesticated (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪtɪd/

Definition

Tamed and kept as a pet or on a farm, having been adapted through selective breeding to live in close association with humans.

Examples

Most domesticated animals, such as cows and sheep, rely on humans for their daily food and shelter.
The process of becoming domesticated can take thousands of years of gradual behavioral and physical change.
Unlike a wolf, a domesticated dog has evolved to read human social cues and facial expressions.

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