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Meaning of habitus | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR B1
[ˈha.bɪ.tʊs]

Definitions

  1. external aspect, appearance, posture, frame
    declension-4, masculine
  2. a male cognomen
    declension-2, masculine, singular
  3. Aulus Cluentius Habitus the Elder (2nd century–88 BCE), a Roman nobleman of Larinum famed for his moral rectitude; father of A. Cluentius Habitus the Younger
    declension-2, masculine, singular
  4. habit; disposition; character
    declension-4, masculine
  5. Aulus Cluentius Habitus the Younger (c. 103–p. 66 BCE), a wealthy citizen of Larinum who accused his stepfather of attempting to poison him, later defended in court by M. Tullius Cicero; son of A. Cluentius Habitus the Elder
    declension-2, masculine, singular
  6. physical or emotional condition
    declension-4, masculine
  7. Aulus Vibius Habitus (1st century BCE–CE 1st century), Roman consul suffectus with L. Apronius in CE 8 and proconsul of Africa in CE 16–17
    declension-2, masculine, singular
  8. dress, attire
    declension-4, masculine

Equivalents

English figure habit

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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