The term "habitant" has deep historical significance in Canadian history. It originally referred to the peasant farmers of New France, distinguishing them from the nobility and merchants. Over time, the lifestyle and traditions of habitants became part of Quebec’s cultural identity. Today, while the word is not commonly used in everyday speech, it remains an important part of historical discourse and cultural heritage.
Word 'habitant' in Other Languages
- habitant in Assamese অসমীয়া
- habitant in Bengali বাংলা
- habitant in Bodo बड़ो
- habitant in Dogri डोगरी
- habitant in English
- habitant in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- habitant in Hindi हिन्दी
- habitant in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- habitant in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- habitant in Konkani कोंकणी
- habitant in Maithili মৈথিলী
- habitant in Malayalam മലയാളം
- habitant in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- habitant in Marathi मराठी
- habitant in Nepali नेपाली
- habitant in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- habitant in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- habitant in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- habitant in Santali
- habitant in Sindhi سنڌي
- habitant in Tamil தமிழ்
- habitant in Telugu తెలుగు
- habitant in Urdu اُردُو
Habitant
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈhæbɪtənt/
Definitions
- A person who inhabits a particular place; an inhabitant.
- In historical Canadian context, a French settler or farmer living in New France.
Usage Examples
- "The habitant of the small village knew every trail by heart."
- "During the 17th century, habitants cultivated the land along the St. Lawrence River."
Etymology
Derived from Old French habitans, the present participle of habiter ("to live, dwell"), ultimately from Latin habitare.
Synonyms
- Inhabitant
- Resident
- Occupant
- Settler
Antonyms
- Foreigner
- Visitor
- Nomad
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Habitante | aβiˈtante |
| French | Habitant | abitɑ̃ |
| German | Bewohner | bəˈvoːnɐ |
| Russian | Житель | ʐɨtʲɪlʲ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 居民 | jū mín |
| Hindi | निवासी | nivāsī |
| Tamil | வசிப்பவர் | vacippavar |
| Telugu | నివాసి | nivāsi |
| Bengali | বাসিন্দা | bāsindā |
| Marathi | निवासी | nivāsī |
| Kannada | ನಿವಾಸಿ | nivāsi |
| Gujarati | રહેતો | rahēto |
| Urdu | رہائشی | rahāishī |
| Punjabi | ਨਿਵਾਸੀ | nivāsī |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In Canadian French, "habitant" often retains its historical pronunciation and meaning, while in English, it is typically pronounced as /ˈhæbɪtənt/.
Historical Usage
In 17th- and 18th-century Canada, "habitants" referred to early French settlers who established farms along the St. Lawrence River. These settlers played a crucial role in the development of New France.
Cultural Nuances
In modern times, "habitant" is mostly used in historical contexts or literature. The term is also associated with traditional Quebecois culture.