Meaning & Definition of word "Habitat"

Habitat

/ˈhæbɪtæt/

1. The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- Example: The rainforest is a diverse habitat that supports many species of wildlife.
2. A place or condition favorable to growth, development, or survival.
- Example: Urban areas can serve as a habitat for certain species of birds adapted to city life.
3. The ecological community in which an organism lives.
- Example: Coral reefs provide a habitat for a variety of marine organisms.
4. The environment that provides the necessities for life.
- Example: 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.

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

● Example Sentence: That's my habitat; I hang out there all the time.

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

● Example Sentence: That café is a real habitat for artists and students.