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Definition of inhabitation

inhabitation

/ɪnˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
in · hab · i · ta · tion
Plural:inhabitations
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Adjective:inhabitational
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inhabitation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of living in or occupying a place, or the state of being inhabited.

Example

"Archaeological excavations revealed continuous human inhabitation of the coastal valley for over three millennia."

2

A place of residence or dwelling; an abode (now rare or literary).

Example

"The stone cottages served as humble inhabitations for the shepherds during the harsh winter months."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'habitation' is far more common than 'inhabitation' to express the state of living in a place, though 'inhabitation' remains valid in formal, archaeological, and literary contexts.

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• Nearby Words

inhabit
inhabitable
inhabitant
inhabitation
inhabiter
inhalable
inhalant

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Middle English, borrowed from Late Latin inhabitatio, a noun of action from the verb inhabitare ('to dwell in'), from in- ('in') + habitare ('to dwell').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inhabitation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inhabitation
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