Domus

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑməs/

Domus (noun)

  1. A type of house in ancient Rome, usually for one family, often with rooms around a central open space.
  2. A building used as a home, especially in historical or scholarly writing.

Examples

  • The domus had rooms around a central courtyard.
  • A domus often included a private garden and a dining area.