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Plural
habitations
1
a house, dwelling, or place where someone lives
- The settlers built a new habitation near the lake.
- The storm forced them to leave their habitation and seek shelter elsewhere.
- Each habitation along the coast was built to withstand high winds and flooding.
- They built a modest habitation in the forest to live closer to nature.
- The family's habitation was warm and welcoming despite its small size.
2
the place or environment where an animal or plant naturally lives or grows
- The forest is the natural habitation of many bird species.
- Coral reefs provide habitation for diverse marine life.
- The panda's habitation is limited to certain bamboo forests in China.
- Invasive species can disrupt the habitation of native plants.
- Frogs return to their wetland habitation to breed each year.
3
the fact or condition of occupying or residing in a particular place
- The ruins showed signs of long-term habitation.
- Early explorers documented the habitation of the indigenous peoples.
- The cave provided temporary habitation during the storm.
- Evidence of habitation was found along the riverbank.
- The island had no permanent habitation.
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