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HABITATION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dwelling
1, record 1, English, dwelling
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dwelling place 2, record 1, English, dwelling%20place
correct, noun
- dwelling-place 3, record 1, English, dwelling%2Dplace
correct, noun
- living quarters 4, record 1, English, living%20quarters
correct, plural noun
- living accommodations 5, record 1, English, living%20accommodations
correct, plural noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Living quarters are usually found in structures that are intended for residential use, but they also may be found in structures intended for nonresidential use. Any place where someone lives is considered to be a living quarters, such as an apartment, dormitory, shelter for people experiencing homelessness, barracks, or nursing facility. Even tents, old railroad cars, and boats are considered to be living quarters if someone claims them as his or her residence. 6, record 1, English, - dwelling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
housing instability 7, record 1, English, - dwelling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- habitation
1, record 1, French, habitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- demeure 2, record 1, French, demeure
correct, feminine noun
- logement 3, record 1, French, logement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où [une personne] habite, seule ou avec sa famille. 4, record 1, French, - habitation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
instabilité de logement 5, record 1, French, - habitation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Viviendas (Urbanismo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- morada
1, record 1, Spanish, morada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- habitación 2, record 1, Spanish, habitaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- habitáculo 1, record 1, Spanish, habit%C3%A1culo
correct, masculine noun
- vivienda 1, record 1, Spanish, vivienda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sitio destinado a ser habitado. 2, record 1, Spanish, - morada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vivienda: aplicado a las personas, se emplea como colectivo: el problema de la vivienda. 2, record 1, Spanish, - morada
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Standards and Regulations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- residential occupancy
1, record 2, English, residential%20occupancy
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the occupancy or use of a building or part thereof by persons for whom sleeping accommodation is provided but who are not harboured for the purpose of receiving care or treatment and are not involuntarily detained. 1, record 2, English, - residential%20occupancy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- habitation
1, record 2, French, habitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiment ou partie de bâtiment où des personnes peuvent dormir, sans y être hébergées en vue de recevoir des soins ou des traitements, et sans y être détenues. 1, record 2, French, - habitation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-06-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- habitation
1, record 3, English, habitation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action of dwelling in or inhabiting as a place of residence; occupancy by inhabitants. 2, record 3, English, - habitation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- habitation
1, record 3, French, habitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le fait de loger d'une manière durable dans une maison, sous un toit. 2, record 3, French, - habitation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-04-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Housing Proposal 1, record 4, English, Housing%20Proposal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- L'habitation 1, record 4, French, L%27habitation
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- housing
1, record 5, English, housing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the major components of the Consumer Price Index. 1, record 5, English, - housing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- habitation
1, record 5, French, habitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une des composantes principales de l'indice des prix à la consommation. 1, record 5, French, - habitation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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