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habitational

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK, US: /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • Australian: /ˌhæb.ɪˈtæɪ.ʃə.nəl/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to habitation or an inhabited region.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Deriving from the name of a place where a presumed ancestor once lived.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Louisiana French habitationbor. English habitation English -al English habitational From habitation + -al.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: πατριδωνυμικός (patridonymikós) — from the name of a place