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