2. [F. pron. `b`t‰"] An inhabitant or resident; -- a name applied to
and denoting farmers of French descent or origin in Canada, especially
in the Province of Quebec; -- usually in the plural.
The habitants or cultivators of the soil.
Parkman.
Hab"i*tat (hb"*tt), n. [L., it dwells, fr. habitare. See Habit, v. t.]
1. (Biol.) The natural abode, locality or region of an animal or plant.