domestication
[/ˌdɑːmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: domestications (English) / domesticações (Portuguese)
domesticação
1. The process of taming wild animals and breeding them in captivity for human use
The domestication of dogs began thousands of years ago when wolves were tamed by early humans.
A domesticação de cães começou há milhares de anos quando lobos foram domesticados pelos primeiros humanos.
2. The adaptation of wild plants for cultivation and human consumption
The domestication of wheat transformed agricultural practices in the Middle East.
A domesticação do trigo transformou as práticas agrícolas no Oriente Médio.
3. The process of making something familiar, commonplace, or integrated into daily life
The domestication of technology in our homes has changed how we live.
A domesticação da tecnologia em nossas casas mudou a forma como vivemos.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'domestication' is primarily used in scientific, historical, and agricultural discussions. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions of indigenous agricultural practices and the domestication of native plants like cassava and corn. The term has gained broader cultural relevance as technology becomes more integrated into domestic life in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the domestication of wild spirits
the domestication of nature
bring under domestication
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