Habitation: meaning, definitions and examples
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habitation
[ หhรฆb.ษชหteษช.สษn ]
place of living
The act of inhabiting; state of dwelling; residence; usually applied to a large or imposing residence. A place of abode; a large house or building of residence, especially in the country. The act of dwelling in a place; the state of living in a particular place.
Synonyms
abode, dwelling, home, residence
Examples of usage
- The mansion served as a habitation for the wealthy family.
- The habitation was surrounded by beautiful gardens and scenic views.
Translations
Translations of the word "habitation" in other languages:
๐ต๐น habitaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคตเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Wohnung
๐ฎ๐ฉ tempat tinggal
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะธัะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zamieszkanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑ ไฝ
๐ซ๐ท habitation
๐ช๐ธ habitaciรณn
๐น๐ท konut
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ์ฃผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ bydlenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ bรฝvanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑ ไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ bivanje
๐ฎ๐ธ bรบs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแชแฎแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaลayฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ habitaciรณn
Word origin
The word 'habitation' originated from the Latin word 'habitationem', which means 'a dwelling'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'habitation' has evolved to refer to a place of living or residence, often associated with a large or impressive building. The concept of habitation is essential to human civilization, as it signifies the act of inhabiting and dwelling in a particular space.
See also: habitat, habits, habitual, habitually, habituate, inhabit.