Habitat

/ˈhæbɪtæt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

The rainforest is a diverse habitat that supports many species of wildlife.

A place or condition favorable to growth, development, or survival.

Urban areas can serve as a habitat for certain species of birds adapted to city life.

The ecological community in which an organism lives.

Coral reefs provide a habitat for a variety of marine organisms.

The environment that provides the necessities for life.

Drought can destroy the habitat of many terrestrial animals, forcing them to migrate.

Borrowed from Latin habitat, meaning 'it inhabits'.

natural habitat

The place where an organism lives in its native environment.

urban habitat

A habitat that is located in a city or urban area.

marine habitat

An environment in a body of water suitable for living organisms.

ecosystem

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

biome

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.

niche

The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.

The area or place where someone spends a lot of their time.

That's my habitat; I hang out there all the time.

A trendy or popular place, often used to refer to a social scene.

That café is a real habitat for artists and students.