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