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habitation

[/ˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: habitations / habitações
habitação
1. The action or fact of living in or occupying a place
The habitation of the island began centuries ago.
A habitação da ilha começou há séculos.
2. A place where someone lives; a residence or dwelling
The old house was not suitable for human habitation.
A casa antiga não era adequada para habitação humana.
3. The process of establishing a settlement in a new area
Early European habitation in the Americas changed the continent forever.
A habitação europeia inicial nas Américas mudou o continente para sempre.
Synonyms
dwellingresidenceabodeoccupationoccupancysettlement
Antonyms
abandonmentdesertionvacancy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habitação
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
moradia
Common alternative emphasizing residence or dwelling
Portugal
habitação
Standard Portuguese term; also used in formal contexts
General Brazilian
morada
More literary or formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

unfit for human habitation
place of habitation
habitation rights
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