Domestication
Pronunciation: /dəˌmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/
Domestication (noun)
- The process of training wild animals or growing plants for human use.
- The change in behavior or lifestyle of people to fit a controlled environment.
Examples
- Domestication of wild animals can lead to new breeds.
- Domestication of crops has changed agricultural practices.
Common collocations: process of domestication, effects of domestication, impact of domestication, role of domestication