Inhabitation

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/

Inhabitation (noun)

  1. The fact of people or animals living in a specific place.
  2. The use of land or buildings by people over time, including how many live there.
  3. The condition of a place being suitable for people to live in.

Examples

  • Inhabitation increases when people find safe housing.
  • The report describes inhabitation in the valley after the roads improved.