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habitat

habitat, natural environment

noun ah-bee-TAH Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Origin: Latin habitare 'to dwell'

Also means

housing, dwelling conditions

Usage Note

Habitat is used both in ecology (the natural environment of a species) and in urban planning, where l'habitat social refers to public or social housing. The word is the same in both English and French.

Examples

"Le panda perd son habitat naturel."

Natural Translation

The panda is losing its natural habitat.

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