habitation
UK: ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən | US: ˌhæb.əˈteɪ.ʃən
n. the act of living in a place; residence
n. a natural environment where a plant or animal lives
n. a settled dwelling place (e.g., a house or village)
habitation = habit<live, dwell> + ation<noun suffix>
- habit<live, dwell>: From Latin habitare (to live, dwell), derived from habere (to have, hold). Reflects the idea of occupying or holding a place.
- ation<noun suffix>: A Latin-derived suffix forming nouns indicating an action or state (e.g., "creation," "education").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin habitare, emphasizing the concept of "having a place to live." Over time, it evolved through Old French habiter before entering Middle English as "habitation," retaining its core meaning of dwelling or residence. The suffix -ation solidifies its noun form, framing it as a state or result of inhabiting.
The forest provides a natural habitation for countless species.
Human habitation in this area dates back thousands of years.
The abandoned building showed no signs of recent habitation.
Mars' harsh environment challenges potential human habitation.
The artist’s studio served as both workspace and habitation.