habitation

US /ˌhæb.əˈteɪ.ʃən/

UK /ˌhæb.əˈteɪ.ʃən/

1.

the act of living in a particular place

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The old house was unfit for human habitation.

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Evidence of early human habitation was found in the cave.

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residence occupancy dwelling lodging settlement

2.

a place of residence; a dwelling

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The remote cabin served as their temporary habitation.

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Birds often build their habitations in trees.

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dwelling residence home abode habitat

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habit habitable habit-forming riding habit make a habit of break a habit by force of habit