inhabitancy

Noun

Meaning

The act of inhabiting, or the state of being inhabited; the condition of an inhabitant; residence; occupancy.

The state of having legal right to claim the privileges of a recognized inhabitant; especially, the right to support in case of poverty, acquired by residence in a town; habitancy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

habitation inhabitation house habitant home occupation settlement residence tenure accommodation residency dwelling lodging camping abode
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Antonyms

school office loss damage stop bar
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Hypernyms

occupancy tenancy

Hyponyms

camping cohabitation encampment tenting bivouacking

Examples

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Close letter words and terms

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