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habitat

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of habitat

the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found

  • a forest in California is set aside to preserve the unique brushy, rugged habitat required by nesting California condors
Synonyms of habitat

home, niche, range, territory
Words Related to habitat

element, environment, environs, haunt, locality, medium, milieu, neighborhood, setting, surroundings

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