Inhabiting Meaning in English

word · lemma: inhabit

US

ɪnˈhæbətɪŋ

in-HAB-uh-ting

UK

ɪnhˈæbɪtɪŋ

in-HAB-ih-ting

Definition

Living in or occupying a specific place or environment.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used formally or in scientific contexts ('inhabiting the forest'), not in everyday speech. Usually refers to animals, plants, or groups of people, rarely to individuals. Often followed by a location.

• Spanish: habitar - vivir en
• Portuguese (BR): habitar - viver em
• Portuguese (PT): habitar - viver em
• Chinese (Simplified): 居住在 - 栖息于
• Chinese (Traditional): 居住在 - 棲息於
• Hindi: निवास करना - बसना
• Arabic: يعيش في - يسكن
• Bengali: বাস করা - বসবাস করা
• Russian: населяющие - обитающие
• Japanese: 生息している - 居住している
• Vietnamese: cư trú - sinh sống
• Korean: 서식하는 - 거주하는
• Turkish: yaşayan - ikamet eden
• Urdu: آباد کرنے والے - رہنے والے
• Indonesian: menghuni - mendiami

Example Sentences

Many birds are inhabiting the park this summer.

basic

The animals inhabiting this area are protected by law.

basic

Scientists study plants inhabiting the desert.

basic

Bacteria inhabiting your skin help keep it healthy.

natural

People inhabiting the island have unique traditions.

natural

We're still discovering new species inhabiting the deep sea.

natural