domein

Dutch

Alternative forms

• domeyn (obsolete)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /doːˈmɛi̯n/

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• Hyphenation: do‧mein
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Etymology

Borrowed from French domaine.

Noun

domein n (plural domeinen, diminutive domeintje n)

1. domain, territory (land belonging to an individual, ruler or entity)
2. area of expertise

   Synonyms: expertise, vakgebied

3. (mathematics) domain (range where a function is defined)
4. (taxonomy) domain (superkingdom)
5. (computing) domain name
6. (historical, chiefly in the plural) manorial right

Derived terms

• domeinbeheer
• domeinheer
• domeinnaam
• kroondomein
• landsdomein
• rijksdomein
• staatsdomein