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Domesticator

/dəˈmɛs.tɪ.keɪ.tər/
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  1. 1

    A person or entity that domesticates animals or plants.

    "The domesticator played a crucial role in the development of agriculture by selectively breeding crops."
  2. 2

    An organism that has been domesticated by humans.

    "The domesticator of the wild wolf led to the creation of various dog breeds."

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The term 'domesticator' derives from the Latin root 'domesticus', meaning 'belonging to the home', combined with the suffix '-ator', indicating an agent or doer. The word evolved in the context of agriculture and animal husbandry, referring to those who domesticate animals and plants for human use.

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