domicile etymology

English word domicile comes from Latin domicilium (A habitation, dwelling, domicile, abode, home.)

Detailed word origin of domicile

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
domicilium Latin (lat) A habitation, dwelling, domicile, abode, home.
domicile Middle French (frm)
domicile English (eng) (formal) A home or residence.. (legal) A residence at a particular place accompanied with an intention to remain there for an unlimited time; a residence accepted as a final abode. To have a domicile in a particular place.