C2nounformalspaceenvironment
US/ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
the act of living in a place, or a place where people live
In context
After the flood, many houses were no longer fit for human habitation.
Scientists are studying whether Mars could ever support human habitation.
The cave shows signs of habitation going back thousands of years.
Words that go with habitation
adjective + preposition
- fit for human habitationThe old building is not fit for human habitation.
- unfit for habitationThe flats were declared unfit for habitation after the fire.
adjective + noun
- human habitationThe island shows no sign of human habitation.
- permanent habitationThe moon base is not designed for permanent habitation.
noun + preposition
- signs of habitationArchaeologists found signs of habitation near the river.