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Dictionary Entry - Habitant

Habitant

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

IPA: /ˈhæbɪtənt/

Definitions

  1. A person who inhabits a particular place; an inhabitant.
  2. 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
SpanishHabitanteaβiˈtante
FrenchHabitantabitɑ̃
GermanBewohnerbəˈvoːnɐ
RussianЖительʐɨtʲɪlʲ
Chinese (Mandarin)居民jū mín
Hindiनिवासीnivāsī
Tamilவசிப்பவர்vacippavar
Teluguనివాసిnivāsi
Bengaliবাসিন্দাbāsindā
Marathiनिवासीnivāsī
Kannadaನಿವಾಸಿnivāsi
Gujaratiરહેતોrahēto
Urduرہائشیrahāishī
Punjabiਨਿਵਾਸੀnivāsī

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.

More Information

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.

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