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Dictionary Entry - Habitat

Habitat

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

IPA: /ˈhæbɪtæt/

Definitions

  1. The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
  2. A place where a person, community, or thing is typically found.

Usage Examples

  • "The rainforest is the natural habitat of many exotic species."
  • "Urban areas have become the primary habitat for a growing percentage of the human population."

Etymology

From Latin habitat, meaning "it dwells," from habitare, meaning "to dwell or live."

Synonyms

  • Environment
  • Home
  • Territory
  • Biome

Antonyms

  • Foreign land
  • Unfamiliar surroundings
  • Alien territory

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishHábitatˈaβitat
FrenchHabitatabita
GermanLebensraumˈleːbənsˌʁaʊ̯m
RussianСреда обитанияsrʲɪˈda ɐbʲɪˈtanʲɪjə
Chinese (Mandarin)栖息地qī xī dì
Hindiआवासāwās
Tamilவாசஸ்தலம்vāsasthalam
Teluguనివాస స్థలంnivāsa sthalam
Bengaliবাসস্থানbāsasthān
Marathiआवासāwās
Kannadaನಿವಾಸ ಸ್ಥಳnivāsa sthaḷa
Gujaratiનિવાસસ્થાનnivāsasthān
Urduرہائشrahāish
Punjabiਨਿਵਾਸnivās

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In American English, "habitat" is typically pronounced as /ˈhæbɪtæt/, whereas in British English, the final syllable may sound more like /-tɑːt/.

Historical Usage

The term "habitat" has been used in English since the late 18th century, primarily in ecological and biological contexts. Over time, its use has expanded to include human environments and artificial living spaces.

Cultural Nuances

In environmental discussions, "habitat" is often used to emphasize the importance of conservation efforts and protecting biodiversity.

More Information

A habitat is an essential part of an ecosystem, providing the necessary resources for organisms to thrive. Different habitats, such as forests, deserts, oceans, and urban areas, support distinct forms of life. The destruction of habitats due to deforestation, pollution, and climate change has raised global concerns, making habitat preservation a critical topic in ecological and conservation efforts.

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