habitation
Habitation (noun) means a place where someone lives; a dwelling. Example: “The old farmhouse had been a family habitation for over a century.”
How to use habitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dwelling place, or the act of living somewhere.
Fairly formal; "home" or "residence" is more natural in everyday speech.
Word forms
habitations plural, habitations plural
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The old farmhouse had been a family _____ for over a century.
Etymology
From Latin habitatio, from habitare ("to dwell").
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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.
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