natural habitat — the natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt/
Example Sentences
- The company's office felt like his natural habitat - coffee everywhere and screens glowing 24/7.
- Deforestation threatens the natural habitat of countless species.
- My teenager's natural habitat is apparently the couch with a smartphone.
natural habitat
NOUN[/ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt/]
the natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs
The panda's natural habitat is the bamboo forest.
Polar bears depend on their natural habitat to survive. (🏠 Natural Home + 🌿 Wild Nature → Natural Habitat)
Animals adapted to their natural habitat to combat the harsh winter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Natural derives from Latin 'naturalis' (of nature), while habitat comes from Latin 'habitare' (to dwell or reside). Together, the phrase denotes the natural environment in which an organism naturally lives and thrives.
Breakdown
natural (from Latin natura, nature + -alis, adjective suffix) + habitat (from Latin habitare, to inhabit + -at, third-person singular suffix). The compound expresses the idea of a natural dwelling place or native environment.
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📝Examples
“The company's office felt like his natural habitat - coffee everywhere and screens glowing 24/7.”
“Deforestation threatens the natural habitat of countless species.”
“My teenager's natural habitat is apparently the couch with a smartphone.”
“Scientists study animals in their natural habitat to understand their behavior.”
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