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domestication

/dɒmɪsˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does domestication mean?

noun

The process of making animals or plants suitable for living in close relationship with humans, or the state of being so adapted. The act of taming or training wild animals to be used by humans.

Example

"The domestication of wheat led to the development of agriculture and the rise of civilizations."

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