adjective
- relating to or occurring in a person’s home or place of residence
Usage: formal; often used in legal or medical contexts
Examples
- The nurse provided domiciliary care for elderly patients in their homes.
- Police conducted a domiciliary visit to check on the welfare of the children.
- The company offers domiciliary services for people who cannot travel to their offices.
- Domiciliary treatment allows patients to recover in familiar surroundings.
- The social worker made regular domiciliary calls to assess the family’s needs.
- Many healthcare providers now offer domiciliary consultations via video calls.