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habitat

Syllabification: (hab·i·tat)
Pronunciation: /ˈhabiˌtat/

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Definition of habitat

noun

  • the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism:wild chimps in their natural habitat
  • informal a person’s usual or preferred surroundings.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin, literally 'it dwells', from habitare (see habitable)

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