habitat Definition
the natural environment in which a plant or animal lives, e.g. a forest, a river, a desert.
Using habitat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "habitat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Amazon rainforest is the habitat of many endangered species.
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Polar bears are adapted to living in a cold habitat.
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The destruction of coral reefs threatens the habitat of many marine animals.
habitat Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for habitat
Antonyms for habitat
- unnatural environment
- alien territory
Phrases with habitat
the environment in which a particular species of animal or plant normally lives or grows
Example
The zoo tries to recreate the natural habitat of the animals.
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Urbanization has drastically changed the human habitat.
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Habitat loss is one of the main causes of the decline in biodiversity.
Origins of habitat
from Latin 'habitare', meaning 'to inhabit'
Summary: habitat in Brief
The term 'habitat' [ˈhæbɪtæt] refers to the natural environment in which a plant or animal lives, such as a forest, a river, or a desert. It is often used to describe the environment of endangered species, such as 'The Amazon rainforest is the habitat of many endangered species.' 'Habitat' can also be modified by adjectives like 'natural' or 'human,' and phrases like 'habitat loss' describe the reduction or destruction of natural environments.
