inhabit

word

Definition

To live in or occupy a particular place or environment.

Usage & Nuances

'Inhabit' is formal and most often used in scientific, academic, or literary contexts. The subject is usually people, animals, or plants. For everyday speech, 'live in' is more common.

Spanish: habitar Portuguese (BR): habitar Portuguese (PT): habitar Chinese (Simplified): 居住 Chinese (Traditional): 居住 Hindi: निवास करना Arabic: يَسْكُن

Example Sentences

Many animals inhabit the forest.

basic

People have inhabited this island for thousands of years.

basic

Polar bears inhabit cold regions near the Arctic.

basic

Legends say that spirits inhabit these ancient ruins.

natural

What kinds of creatures actually inhabit the deep sea?

natural

Few humans inhabit the harsh deserts of this region.

natural