habitation
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more familiessynonyms: maisontypes:pensiona private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guestsmaison indépendantea house that stands alonechambre d'amia house separate from the main house; for housing guestsabria small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelteraubergea house where rooms are rentedpropriété, résidencethe official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)maison mitoyenne, maison unifamiliale mitoyennea house that is one of a row of identical houses situated side by side and sharing common wallsmanoirthe mansion of a lord or wealthy persontype of:bâtiment, construction, édificea structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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aristocratic family line
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the act of dwelling in a placesynonyms: occupation
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the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men)types:cohabitationthe act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married)type of:occupationan act of being a tenant or occupant
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the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
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Shelter is a basic human need, as essential as food and water. As a result, there are many words to describe the place you live, each with its own history and connotation. Get ready for some home schooling!