noun.
The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.
noun.
A place of abode; settled dwelling; residence; house.
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noun.
the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men)
noun.
housing that someone is living in
noun.
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
Word Usage
"Community outbreaks have been reported in sports teams, child care attendees, prison inmates, and diverse populations where habitation is relatively concentrated."