inhabiting (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Living in a particular place or area; occupying as a resident.
Examples
The scientists are studying the unique fish species inhabiting the deep-sea vents.
She found herself inhabiting a small apartment in the bustling city center.
Many indigenous communities have been inhabiting these lands for thousands of years.
How to Use inhabiting
- inhabiting a place (collocation)
- Living in a specific location. — "The creatures inhabiting the cave adapted to the darkness."
- inhabiting an area (collocation)
- Residing within a defined geographical space. — "The indigenous people have been inhabiting this area for centuries."
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