habitation definition - Dictionary

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hab·i·ta·tion [ hàbbi táysh'n ] (plural hab·i·ta·tions)

noun

Definition:

1. occupancy: the state of being lived in by people or animals, or the act of living in a place

unfit for human habitation

2. dwelling place: a place in which to live

The squirrels found a new habitation in a hollow tree.

3. dwellings: a group of dwellings and their inhabitants

There is little evidence remaining of the ancient habitation.

[14th century. Via French< Latin habitation-< habitare (see habitat)]

hab·i·ta·tion·al adjective