Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
domesticize
verb
/dəˈmɛstɪsaɪz/
Definition
To make something domestic or suitable for home use; to tame and adapt animals or plants for human use.
Examples
- Many species of animals have been domesticized over thousands of years.
- The farmers sought to domesticize wild crops to improve food security.
Meaning
The process of making plants or animals accustomed to a home environment, often involving breeding and selection.
Synonyms
- tame
- cultivate
- adapt
- civilize
