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DictionaryhabitationLiving in a place
noun

habitation

hab-ih-TAY-shun/ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃn/

The occupation of a place as a home.

The laundry and gardens around these houses show signs of habitation.

A small cluster of lived-in houses with laundry, gardens and an adult tending a doorway, contrasted gently against surrounding uninhabited hills.
Etymology
habitLatinto live, dwell
+ationLatinaction or process

The dwelling verb and noun ending connect habitation with the act of living somewhere. The noun also names the place in which that activity happens—a lodging or abode.

In context

You vs Law7:31
And you know he has a burglary of a habitation right now where he went into someone's house.
15-Year Sentence: Texas Burglary Exposes Shocking Criminal History

More examples

  • The damaged building is no longer fit for human habitation.
  • Archaeologists find evidence of habitation in the cave.
  • The island shows no signs of permanent habitation.

Forms

habitation

habitable adjective — Suitable for people to live in.

inhabit verb — To live in a particular place.

Similar words

residence
Emphasizes living somewhere as an established or official home.
occupancy
Covers using or possessing space, not necessarily living there.