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habitat

noun
/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Example Sentences

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

The rainforest is the natural habitat of many rare species.

Synonyms

natural environment, ecosystem, living area, environment, dwelling, territory, surroundings
Entry 1
natural environment, ecosystem, living area
Entry 2
environment, dwelling, territory, ecosystem, surroundings

Antonyms

uninhabitable, artificial setting, displacement, unnatural place, barren land
Entry 1
uninhabitable, artificial setting, displacement
Entry 2
unnatural place, barren land

Collocations

natural habitat, wildlife habitat, forest habitat, marine habitat

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