habitation
- 01 C1 Advanced
a house or other building where people live.
a physical place of abode or residence; a dwelling.
Simple“The old stone ruins showed no signs of recent human habitation.”
In context“Archaeologists discovered evidence of permanent habitation dating back to the Neolithic period, including stone foundations and hearths.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
the act of living in a house or area.
the state of inhabiting or occupying a space.
Simple“The building was declared unfit for habitation after the fire.”
In context“The local council issued a notice stating that the property was no longer suitable for human habitation due to severe structural damage.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
a word used in some regions for a farm or plantation.
a regional term for a farm, ranch, or plantation, specifically in Louisiana.
Simple“The family worked on a small habitation near the river for generations.”
In context“Historical records from the region describe the daily operations of the habitation, detailing the crops grown and the labor required.”
Synonyms
From Middle English habitacioun, from Old French habitacion, abitacion (“act of dwelling”), from Latin habitātiōnem, accusative of Latin habitātiō.
Borrowed from Louisiana French habitation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.