Domestication (noun)

The process of adapting wild animals or plants for human use, especially by breeding them for particular characteristics.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from french domestication, from latin domesticare 'tame, keep at home', from domesticus (see domestic).

Examples:

1. The domestication of horses allowed them to be used for transportation and work.
2. The domestication of crops such as corn, wheat, and rice allowed for the development of agriculture.
3. The domestication of dogs for companionship is thought to have occurred over 15,000 years ago.
4. The domestication of cattle provided food and dairy products for human consumption.
5. The domestication of the silkworm was an important development in Chinese history and commerce.