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English noun: habitation

1. habitation (location) the native habitat or home of an animal or plant


Broader (hypernym)habitat, home ground


Narrower (hyponym)aerie, aery, den, eyrie, eyry, lair

2. habitation (artifact) housing that someone is living in


SamplesHe built a modest dwelling near the pond.
They raise money to provide homes for the homeless.


Synonymsabode, domicile, dwelling, dwelling house, home


Broader (hypernym)housing, living accommodations, lodging


Narrower (hyponym)cliff dwelling, condo, condominium, fireside, fixer-upper, hearth, hermitage, homestead, house, indian lodge, lake dwelling, lodge, messuage, pile dwelling, semi-detached house, vacation home, yurt


Part holonymbath, bathroom, bedchamber, bedroom, chamber, den, dinette, dining room, dining-room, dressing room, family room, front room, kitchen, living room, living-room, parlor, parlour, sitting room, sleeping accommodation, sleeping room

3. habitation (act) the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men)


SamplesHe studied the creation and inhabitation and demise of the colony.


Synonymsinhabitancy, inhabitation


Broader (hypernym)occupancy, tenancy


Narrower (hyponym)bivouacking, camping, cohabitation, encampment, tenting









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