Question

domestic novel Define the term

Answer 1

Definitions. Sometimes referred to as "sentimental fiction" or "woman's fiction," "domestic fiction" refers to a type of novel popular with women readers during the middle of the nineteenth century.

Answer 2

Domestic novel was a category of fiction stories and tales written by the novelists and authors around the midst of the nineteenth century and was primarily read by the female section of the society.  

It is called domestic fiction since it’s sentimental and revolves around the female character.

During the nineteenth century, it was the women section which used to read such novels.