Definitions

habitat

[hab-i-tat] / ˈhæb ɪˌtæt /

NOUN

residence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cave dwelling environment haven nest surroundings terrain territory

STRONG

abode accommodations address apartment berth biosphere condo condominium crib den digs domicile element fireside flat habitation haunt hearth hole home homestead house housing locale locality lodging nook occupancy occupation pad place quarters range residency roof roost seat settlement site turf

WEAK

commorancy home plate stamping ground stomping ground

Antonyms

WEAK

unnatural surroundings

Example Sentences

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Both species are in decline due to habitat loss, making their presence even more important.

From BBC

The need for protective spacesuits outside such habitats would also cut off Mars inhabitants from nature.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others appear limited to very specific habitats, creating concentrated zones where the risk of stings may be especially high.

From Science Daily

Rising temperatures and shifting climate zones would force species out of some areas while opening new habitats elsewhere, triggering faster local extinctions and rapid colonization.

From Science Daily

More housing developments will be exempt from rules requiring builders in England to improve wildlife habitats, the government said on Tuesday.

From BBC

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