1. the act of living in or occupying a place
2. the state of being inhabited or occupied

Examples

• The inhabitation of the island began over a thousand years ago.
• Archaeological evidence shows continuous inhabitation of the cave system.
• The harsh climate made inhabitation of the region extremely difficult.
• Urban inhabitation has increased dramatically in recent decades.
• The treaty guaranteed the tribe’s right to inhabitation of their ancestral lands.
• Scientists studied patterns of animal inhabitation in the forest.
• The building’s inhabitation was delayed due to safety concerns.