the natural environment of an organism; place that is natural for the life and growth of an organism

a tropical habitat.

the place where a person or thing is usually found. Paris is a major habitat of artists.

a special environment for living in over an extended period, as an underwater research vessel.

habitation ( def. 1 ) .

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unnatural surroundings

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abode , accommodations , address , apartment , berth , biosphere , cave , commorancy , condo , condominium , crib , den , digs , domicile , dwelling , element , environment , fireside , flat , habitation , haunt , haven , hearth , hole , home , home plate , homestead , house , housing , locale , locality , lodging , nest , nook , occupancy , occupation , pad , place , quarters , range , residency , roof , roost , seat , settlement , site , stamping ground , stomping ground , surroundings , terrain , territory , turfnotes:environment is the area in which something exists or lives; habitat is a the place or type of place where a person or thing is most likely to be found