ETYM Latin, it dwells, from habitare. Related to Habit.
In ecology, the localized environment in which an organism lives. Habitats are often described by the dominant plant type or physical feature, such as a grassland habitat or rocky seashore habitat.
The type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs.

1. Where one lives; SYN. place.
2. An environment offering affection and security
3. An institution where people are cared for; SYN. nursing home, rest home.
4. Place where something began and flourished
5. The country or state or city where one lives

One's native land; the country in which one was raised.