habitat

[ˈhæbɪtæt]

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.

  • Example

    Polar bears are adapted to living in a cold habitat.

  • Example

    The destruction of coral reefs threatens the habitat of many marine animals.

habitat Synonyms and Antonyms

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.

  • the environment in which humans live and interact with each other

    Example

    Urbanization has drastically changed the human habitat.

  • the reduction or destruction of natural environments that support particular species

    Example

    Habitat loss is one of the main causes of the decline in biodiversity.

Origins of habitat

from Latin 'habitare', meaning 'to inhabit'

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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.

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