habitation

[ hab-i-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a place of residence; dwelling; abode.

   Synonyms: domicile, home

2. the act of inhabiting; occupancy by inhabitants.
3. a colony or settlement; community:

   Each of the scattered habitations consisted of a small number of huts.

habitation

/ ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. a dwelling place
2. occupation of a dwelling place

Derived Forms

• ˌhabiˈtational, adjective

Other Words From

• habi·tation·al adjective
• inter·habi·tation noun
• nonhab·i·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of habitation¹

1325–75; Middle English ( h ) abitacioun (< Anglo-French ) < Latin habitātiōn- (stem of habitātiō ) a dwelling, equivalent to habitāt ( us ) inhabited (past participle of habitāre; habitat ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Under the current legislation, tenants can take their landlords to court if their property is not fit for human habitation.

From BBC

“There is no longer one suitable place for habitation.”

From BBC

The increased lake surface area will also mean the loss of critical land area, for agriculture, human habitation, critical road and rail networks and economic disruption.

From Science Daily

Prior to its excavation and analysis, there was scant evidence for human habitation along the southern Levantine coast during the 8.2ka event.

From Science Daily

“Not necessarily safe, not meant for human habitation.”

From Los Angeles Times