habitation

/ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of living in a place; occupancy.
    • The island had no permanent habitation until settlers arrived in the 1800s.
    • The old house showed signs of human habitation, like worn floors and a fireplace.
    • Scientists study caves to find evidence of early human habitation.
  2. A place where people live; a dwelling or residence.
    • The remote village was a small habitation of only a few dozen families.
    • The new apartment complex will provide habitation for hundreds of families.
    • The explorers discovered ancient habitations built into the cliffside.
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