n. [ L. inhabitatio a dwelling. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act of inhabiting, or the state of being inhabited; indwelling. [ 1913 Webster ]
The inhabitation of the Holy Ghost. Bp. Pearson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Abode; place of dwelling; residence. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Population; inhabitants. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
The beginning of nations and of the world's inhabitation. Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]