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dwelling
[/ˈdwɛlɪŋ/]
noun
feminine
pl: dwellings
moradia
1.
a place where someone lives; a residence or abode
The old dwelling was located on top of the hill.
A antiga moradia estava localizada no topo da colina.
2.
the act of living or residing in a place
After years of dwelling in the city, they moved to the countryside.
Após anos de moradia na cidade, eles se mudaram para o interior.
Synonyms
residence
abode
home
house
habitation
domicile
Antonyms
homelessness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
moradia
most common term for residence
General Brazilian
habitação
formal or technical usage
Portugal
habitação
preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
morada
commonly used for address or residence
Related Idioms & Phrases
dwelling place
human dwelling
modest dwelling
humble dwelling
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