domestication
noun/dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,556 most common English word
Meaning
the process of taming wild animals or plants so they can live with or be used by humans.
Example sentence
The domestication of wolves thousands of years ago eventually led to the wide variety of dog breeds we see today.
Synonyms & related words
- taming
- cultivation
- breeding
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