noun

habitation

habitation, dwelling

The house was not fit for human habitation.

The house was not fit for human habitation.

Signs of habitation were found in the cave.

Signs of habitation were found in the cave.

((uncountable)) the act of living in a place The house was not fit for human habitation.

Synonyms: dwelling, residence, accommodation

From Latin 'habitationem' (a dwelling), from 'habitare' (to live, dwell).

This is a formal word for 'the act of living somewhere' or 'a place to live'. Think of it as the human version of 'habitat'.

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