habitation
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for habitation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A place where someone lives; a dwelling.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin habitatio, from habitare ("to dwell").
Full origin of habitation →Frequently asked questions
What does “habitation” mean?
The word “habitation” means a place where someone lives; a dwelling. In plain terms, a dwelling place, or the act of living somewhere.
How do you pronounce “habitation”?
“Habitation” is pronounced hab-ih-TAY-shuhn (/ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “habitation” in a sentence?
Here is “habitation” used in a sentence: “The old farmhouse had been a family habitation for over a century.”
What part of speech is “habitation”?
“Habitation” is a noun.
Where does the word “habitation” come from?
The word “habitation” comes from Latin. From Latin habitatio, from habitare ("to dwell").
How many meanings does “habitation” have?
“Habitation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place where someone lives; a dwelling.