Dwellings
/ˈdwɛl.ɪŋz/noun
A place where people live or reside.
Did you know?The roots of 'dwell' connect back to the idea of 'to linger' or 'to stay in a place', hinting at a sense of attachment that can transcend time and space.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰwel-
“to be strong, to be firm, to last”
Old English
Old English
dwellan
“to lead astray, to delay, to cause to stay”
Middle English
Middle English
dwellien
“to remain, to stay, to live in a place”
Modern English
English
dwell
“to reside in a specific location, to inhabit.”
Modern English
English
dwellings
“plural form referring to places of residence or shelters.”