Habited: meaning, definitions and examples
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habited
[ ˈhæbɪtɪd ]
inhabited place
Habited refers to a place that is occupied by people or living creatures. It implies that the area is not deserted and has inhabitants. The term is often used in ecology, geography, and real estate to describe areas where human activity is present. It contrasts with terms like uninhabited or desolate, which denote absence of life. Habited environments can vary greatly in size and character, from small rural communities to large urban centers.
Synonyms
inhabited, occupied, populated, settled.
Examples of usage
- The habited areas of the city are bustling with life.
- There are many habited islands in the tropical region.
- The habited regions show a rich cultural diversity.
- The research focused on habited zones and their ecosystems.
Translations
Translations of the word "habited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 habitável
🇮🇳 आवासी
🇩🇪 bewohnt
🇮🇩 dihuni
🇺🇦 заселений
🇵🇱 zamieszkały
🇯🇵 居住している
🇫🇷 habité
🇪🇸 habitado
🇹🇷 yaşanılan
🇰🇷 거주하는
🇸🇦 مسكون
🇨🇿 obyvaný
🇸🇰 obývaný
🇨🇳 有人居住的
🇸🇮 naseljen
🇮🇸 íbúðar
🇰🇿 тұрғын
🇬🇪 მოსახლებული
🇦🇿 yaşayışlı
🇲🇽 habitado
Etymology
The word 'habited' derives from the Latin root 'habitare', which means 'to live' or 'to dwell'. This root is related to the noun 'habit', which refers to a place where a living organism resides. Over time, 'habitate' evolved in Old French before entering Middle English as 'habiten' and eventually became the term we recognize today as 'habited'. The prefix 'hab-' is associated with concepts of dwelling and occupancy, linking it conceptually to words such as 'habitat', which describes the natural home or environment of living organisms. 'Habited' is commonly used in various fields such as ecology to discuss places that support life versus those that are barren or uninhabited.