noun

habitat

habitat

The panda's natural habitat is bamboo forest.

The panda's natural habitat is bamboo forest.

We must protect the habitats of endangered species.

We must protect the habitats of endangered species.

((of sth.)) the natural home of a plant or animal The panda's natural habitat is bamboo forest.

Synonyms: environment, territory, surroundings

From Latin 'habitare', meaning 'to live, dwell'.

Think of the word 'habit'. The place where an animal has a 'habit' of living is its 'habitat'.

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