Habitation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The local charity worked to create new affordable habitation options for low-income families.
- As she wandered through the small village, she couldn't help but notice the intricate carvings that adorned the walls of each habitation.
- Years of gentrification led to an influx of high-end habitation and subsequently rising costs for the existing residents.
- With donations from community members, they managed to establish safe habitation for victims of natural disasters.
- Developers must comply with the strict building codes that dictate new urban habitation to prevent collapse or injury.
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Meaning 2
The act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men); "he studied the creation and inhabitation and demise of the colony".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team of scientists studied the habitation patterns of the endangered species to better understand their needs.
- The discovery of ancient tools and artifacts revealed the early habitation of humans in the region.
- The government implemented policies to promote sustainable habitation and reduce the impact of human settlements on the environment.
- The astronauts' primary goal was to establish a permanent habitation on Mars, paving the way for future space exploration.
- The study of animal habitation and migration patterns helped researchers understand the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
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Meaning 3
The native habitat or home of an animal or plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The habitation of the mountain goat is the rocky terrain found in mountainous regions.
- Researchers are studying the natural habitation of the monarch butterfly to understand the effects of climate change.
- The polar bear's primary habitation is the Arctic region where it can hunt for seals.
- Scientists are working to preserve the natural habitation of the endangered species by protecting their ecosystems.
- The Amazon rainforest is the primary habitation of thousands of unique plant and animal species.