Domiciliary
(adjective)
- Relating to a person's home or private residence.
- Relating to or intended for use in the home or domestic life.
Origin:
The word 'domiciliary' comes from the latin word 'domicilium' meaning 'dwelling place' or 'home'.
Examples:
- The domiciliary care services provide assistance to elderly people in their homes.
- The domiciliary nurse made house calls to attend to the patient's needs.
- The domiciliary policy covers damages to personal property within the home.
- The domiciliary equipment is designed for use in the home.
- The domiciliary visit allowed the social worker to assess the family's living conditions.