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    domestication
    /dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or on a farm: "domestication of animals lies at the heart of human civilization"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDOMESTICATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DOMESTICATION definition: 1. the process of bringing animals or plants under human control in order to provide food, power…. Learn more.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DomesticationDomestication - Wikipedia

    Domestication is a multi-generational mutualistic relationship in which an animal species, such as humans or leafcutter ants, takes over control and care of another species, such as sheep or fungi, to obtain from them a steady supply of resources, such as meat, milk, or labor.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › domesticationDomestication Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DOMESTICATION is the act or process of domesticating something or someone or the state of being domesticated. How to use domestication in a sentence.

  6. www.britannica.com › science › domesticationDomestication | Definition, Of Plants, Of Animals, & Facts

    Jun 26, 2024 · domestication, the process of hereditary reorganization of wild animals and plants into domestic and cultivated forms according to the interests of people. In its strictest sense, it refers to the initial stage of human mastery of wild animals and plants.

  7. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › domesticationDomestication - National Geographic Society

    Apr 3, 2024 · Domestication is the process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use. Domestic species are raised for food, work, clothing, medicine, and many other uses. Domesticated plants and animals must be raised and cared for by humans. Domesticated species are not wild.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › domesticationDOMESTICATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Domestication definition: the act or process of taming an animal for human use or companionship. See examples of DOMESTICATION used in a sentence.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDOMESTICATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Domestication is the process of bringing animals or plants under human control for various purposes. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of domestication with examples from various sources.