# habitat

/ˈhæbəˌtæt/ (US) · /hˈæbɪtˌæt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/habitat
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. natural home of a species

noun · CEFR B2

the natural environment where a particular plant or animal usually lives.

For teachers: the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. Countable in most biological contexts.

- The tropical rainforest is the natural habitat of many colourful birds.
- The destruction of the coastal wetlands has led to a significant loss of habitat for several endangered species of migratory birds.

### 2. human dwelling

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal

a place where people live, especially one designed for a specific purpose.

For teachers: a place of habitation for humans; often used in urban planning or sociology to describe living environments.

- The architect wanted to create a modern habitat that felt connected to nature.
- The conference focused on creating sustainable urban habitats that could accommodate the rapid influx of residents from rural areas.

## Examples

- The forest is the natural habitat of the brown bear.
- Urban expansion often destroys the natural habitat of local wildlife, forcing animals to move closer to human settlements.
- Conservationists are working to restore the coastal habitat, as the loss of native mangroves has left the shoreline vulnerable to erosion and displaced several endangered bird species.

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