domain
word
/doʊˈmeɪn/
doh-MAYN
/dəmˈeɪn/
duh-MAYN
Definition
A domain is an area of knowledge, activity, or control, or a unique name used to identify websites on the internet.
Usage & Nuances
"Domain" is semi-formal, common in technical, academic, and online contexts. In IT, it refers specifically to web addresses (e.g., "domain name"). In general use, it means a particular area or field of expertise. Do not confuse with “realm” (more literary) or “territory” (geography).
Spanish: dominio - ámbito (especialidad)Portuguese (BR): domínio - área (especialidade)Portuguese (PT): domínio - área (especialidade)Chinese (Simplified): 领域 - 域名 (互联网)Chinese (Traditional): 領域 - 網域 (網際網路)Hindi: क्षेत्र - डोमेन (इंटरनेट)Arabic: مجال - نطاق (إنترنت)Bengali: ক্ষেত্র - ডোমেইন (ইন্টারনেট)Russian: сфера - домен (интернет)Japanese: 分野 - ドメイン（インターネット）Vietnamese: lĩnh vực - tên miền (internet)Korean: 분야 - 도메인(인터넷)Turkish: alan - alan adı (internet)Urdu: دائرہ - ڈومین (انٹرنیٹ)Indonesian: bidang - domain (internet)
Example Sentences
This problem is outside my domain.
basic
She's well respected in the domain of environmental science.
natural
Can you help me register a domain for my new business?
natural
Within his domain, he makes all the important decisions.
natural
Mathematics is her main domain at university.
basic
The website's domain is easy to remember.
basic