dwelling-place
- Noun:
- A place of residence: "dwelling-place" refers to a building or location where a person lives or resides permanently or temporarily. It is synonymous with "home," "abode," or "domicile."
- (A location used for living.)
- (A fixed home.)
- (A place of temporary residence.)
"dwelling-place of the soul": a poetic or philosophical term referring to the body or a spiritual location.
- In many traditions, the heart is considered the dwelling-place of the soul. (The heart as a spiritual home.)
"dwelling-place of God": a religious term for a temple, church, or sacred space.
- The cathedral was described as the dwelling-place of God on Earth. (A sacred building.)
Dwelling (n): a house, apartment, or other place of residence; a shorter, more common form.
- The old dwelling was renovated into a modern apartment. (A building used for living.)
Dwell (v): to live in a place; to reside.
- They dwell in a small village near the mountains. (They live there.)
Place (n): a particular position, location, or area.
- This is a peaceful place to rest. (A location.)
Abode: a formal term for a home or residence.
- His humble abode was a small cottage. (His home.)
Habitation: a place of living, often used in a formal or legal context.
- The island showed no signs of human habitation. (No dwellings.)
Residence: a building where someone lives, often more formal than "dwelling-place."
- The ambassador's residence is located in the capital. (Official home.)
"One's dwelling-place is where the heart is": a variation of "home is where the heart is," meaning a person's true home is where they feel love or belonging.
- Even though she moved abroad, her dwelling-place is where her family lives. (Her emotional home.)
"To make one's dwelling-place": to establish a home in a particular location.
- They made their dwelling-place in a remote forest cabin. (They settled there.)