Habitation Meaning in English
word
ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən
hab-uh-TAY-shun
hˌæbɪtˈeɪʃən
hab-i-TAY-shun
Definition
A place where someone lives or the act of living in a place. Often used formally to refer to any dwelling or residence.
Usage & Nuances
"Habitation" is formal and rarely used in daily conversation; "home" or "house" are more common. Used in legal, scientific, or historical contexts (e.g., "signs of ancient habitation"). Not for temporary stays like hotels.
Spanish: habitación (vivienda) - morada - residenciaPortuguese (BR): habitação - moradiaPortuguese (PT): habitação - residênciaChinese (Simplified): 居住地 - 住所Chinese (Traditional): 居住地 - 住所Hindi: आवास - निवास स्थानArabic: مسكن - موطنBengali: বাসস্থান - বাস (স্থান)Russian: жилище - обитаниеJapanese: 居住地 - 居住Vietnamese: nơi cư trú - sự cư trúKorean: 거주지 - 거주Turkish: mesken - yerleşimUrdu: رہائش - بودوباشIndonesian: permukiman - hunian
Example Sentences
The cave shows evidence of ancient habitation.
basic
Human habitation is not allowed in this area.
basic
There was no sign of habitation near the river.
basic
Researchers have studied the patterns of habitation in the rainforest.
natural
Due to flooding, habitation in the valley has become impossible.
natural
Signs of early habitation were found at the construction site.
natural