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Can I say "habitat" instead of "live" in here? Can I use the word "habitat" for humans as well?

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Rebecca

Yes, you can use the word "habitat" here and ask, "what habitat do you live in" instead. You cannot really use the word "habitat" for humans unless you are talking about humans as an entire species in a biological or scientific context. You can also use the word "habitat" as a slang term to refer to where a person normally goes or feels comfortable. Ex: Squirrels live in forest habitats. Ex: He's in his natural habitat here at the video game arcade.

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