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Inhabit vs Domiciliate - What's the difference?

inhabit | domiciliate | Related terms |

Inhabit is a related term of domiciliate.


In lang=en terms the difference between inhabit and domiciliate

is that inhabit is to be present in; to occupy while domiciliate is to establish a permanent residence for (someone).

As verbs the difference between inhabit and domiciliate

is that inhabit is to live or reside in while domiciliate is to establish a permanent residence.

inhabit

English

Alternative forms

* enhabit (obsolete)

Verb

(en verb)
  • To live or reside in.
  • The Inuit inhabit the Arctic.
  • * Moore
  • O, who would inhabit this bleak world alone?
  • To be present in; to occupy.
  • Strange thoughts inhabit my mind.

    Synonyms

    * bedwell

    Derived terms

    * inhabitable

    domiciliate

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To establish a permanent residence.
  • To establish a permanent residence for (someone).
  • (figuratively) To settle (oneself) into a mode of thinking or the like.
  • Usage notes

    * The figurative sense is most often used with (himself) or a similar pronoun as its object.