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Where does “domitus” come from?

domitus (Latin) comes from Latin domus, from Proto-Italic domos, from Proto-Indo-European dṓm, from Proto-Indo-European dem- — to build; to arrange, to put together.

domitus (Latin): tamed; subdued, conquered, vanquished

Definitions

  1. tamed; subdued, conquered, vanquished

Ancestry of “domitus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latindomushouse, home; any building or abode; native place,...
2Proto-Italicdomoshouse, home
3Proto-Indo-Europeandṓmhome; house
4Proto-Indo-Europeandem-to build; to arrange, to put together

Words derived from “domitus”

  • domito
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