habitation

noun
UK: /ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən/

  1. The act of living in a place.

    1. His habitation in the old house lasted only a year.
    2. The long-term habitation of this remote island proved challenging due to limited resources.

  2. A place where someone lives.

    1. This cave is a good habitation for bats.
    2. The abandoned farmhouse offered a poor but temporary habitation for the refugees.

Synonyms

dwelling lodging home abode residence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "habitation" in English means: The act of living in a place., A place where someone lives..

The phonetic transcription of "habitation" is /ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "habitation": dwelling, lodging, home, abode, residence.

Example usage of "habitation": "His habitation in the old house lasted only a year.". More examples on the page.