/
də(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/
n.
     - an area owned or controlled by a ruler or government. 
▸a sphere of activity or knowledge.
 - Computing  a distinct subset of the Internet with addresses sharing a common suffix.
 - Mathematics  the possible values of the independent variable or variables of a function.
 - Physics  a discrete region of magnetism in ferromagnetic material.
 - Biochemistry  a distinct region of a complex molecule or structure.
 
Derivative
- domanial
  
/dəˈmeɪnɪəl/
 adj. 
Etymology
ME: from Fr. domaine, alt. (by assoc. with L. dominus ‘lord’) of OFr. demeine (see demesne).