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   Hab·i·ta·tion

   /ˌhabəˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or process of living in a particular place: "signs of human habitation" Similar occupancyoccupationresidenceresidencyliving inhousingbilletingquarteringtenureformal:dwellingrare:inhabitancyhabitancyinhabitancedomiciliation
   • ▪ a place in which to live; a house or home: "he built his habitation close to the river" Similar househomeseatlodginglodging placea roof over one's headbilletquartersliving quartersroomsaccommodationhousinginformal:paddigsdiggingsformal:residenceplace of residencedwellingdwelling placeabodedomicile

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin habitatio(n-), from habitare ‘inhabit’.

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   • 1. habitative adjective

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   What is the meaning of habitation?

   • Habitation is the activity of living somewhere . 20 per cent of private-rented dwellings are unfit for human habitation. Signs of habitation appeared and the fields gave way to houses. A habitation is a place where people live . Behind the habitations, the sandstone cliffs rose abruptly to the north and west.

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   What does it mean if a place has no human habitation?

   • When an area has no human habitation, it means that no people live there. Use the noun habitation to talk about the place where a person or animal lives, or the process or act of living in a specific spot. You can say that your family's habitation in Oregon lasted for five years, although it's more common to talk in a general way about habitation.

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   What does unfit for habitation mean?

   • The houses were unfit for human habitation (= not clean or safe enough for people to live in). Want to learn more? [countable] (formal) a place where people live The road serves the scattered habitations along the coast. late Middle English: via Old French from Latin habitatio (n-), from habitare ‘inhabit’.

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   What is human habitation?

   • Human habitation means the act of using, occupying or inhabiting a place of lodging or shelter on a permanent or temporary basis as a place of residence or sojourn. Human habitation means the use or occupancy of a property or structure as a dwelling, place of residence, abode, hotel, or place of overnight accommodation.

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   Habitation is the act of inhabiting or occupying a place, or the place itself. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and legal usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   noun. a place of residence; dwelling; abode. Synonyms: domicile, home. the act of inhabiting; occupancy by inhabitants. a colony or settlement; community: Each of the scattered habitations consisted of a small number of huts. habitation. / ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən / noun. a dwelling place. occupation of a dwelling place. Discover More. Derived Forms.

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   Habitation is the act of living in a place, especially a building. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and see synonyms and translations.

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   Habitation is the state of living somewhere. When an area has no human habitation, it means that no people live there. Use the noun habitation to talk about the place where a person or animal lives, or the process or act of living in a specific spot.

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   Habitation is the act of living in a place, especially a building. Learn how to use this formal word in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

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   5 days ago · Habitation is the activity or place of living somewhere. It can also mean a colony or settlement. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of habitation with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Habitation is the act or place of living in a place. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see pronunciation and synonyms, and compare with related words.