1. the natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs
2. the place where a person or group normally lives

Examples

• The rainforest is the natural habitat of many exotic birds.
• Polar bears depend on Arctic ice as their primary habitat.
• Urban development threatens the habitat of local wildlife.
• Scientists study how animals adapt to their habitat.
• The coral reef provides habitat for hundreds of fish species.
• Wetlands serve as important habitat for migrating waterfowl.
• The old neighborhood was her natural habitat for decades.