Where does “Dominica” come from?
Dominica derives from Latin dominica, the feminine form of dominicus meaning "of the master," from dominus meaning "master" or "lord," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European dṓm meaning "house."
Ancestry of “Dominica”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | dominica | nominative/vocative feminine singular of... |
| 2 | Latin | dies dominica | — |