Main Entry:

hab·i·ta·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌha-bə-ˈtā-shən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English habitacioun, from Anglo-French habitaciun, from Latin habitation-, habitatio, from habitare to inhabit, frequentative of habēre

Date:

14th century

1 : the act of inhabiting : occupancy <not fit for human habitation> 2 : a dwelling place 3 : settlement, colony