habitat

UK
/ˈhæbɪtæt/
US
/ˈhæbɪtæt/

Translations

habitatnoun
habitats
pl
UK
/ˈhæbɪtæt/
US
/ˈhæbɪtæt/
среда обитания
The rainforest is a natural habitat for many species.
Тропический лес является естественной средой обитания для многих видов.
The polar bear's habitat is shrinking due to climate change.
Ареал белого медведя сокращается из-за изменения климата.
habitatadjective
UK
/ˈhæbɪtæt/
US
/ˈhæbɪˌtæt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., habitat loss, habitat restoration).

Definitions

habitatnoun
The natural environment in which a particular species of plant or animal lives.
The rainforest is the natural habitat of many exotic birds.
A place where a person, group, or thing is usually found.
The library became her habitat during exam season.
A dwelling or structure designed for people to live in extraterrestrial or otherwise extreme environments.
NASA engineers are developing a lunar habitat to support long-term missions on the Moon.
habitatadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote a relation to the natural environment of a species.
Habitat restoration projects focus on rebuilding damaged ecosystems.