* Inhabitant: This is the most common noun form, referring to a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
* Example: "The inhabitants of the village were friendly and welcoming."
* Habitation: This noun refers to the act of living in a place or the place itself where someone lives.
* Example: "They built a small habitation in the woods."
* Habitat: This noun refers to the natural environment where a plant or animal lives.
* Example: "The rainforest is a rich habitat for many species."
The best choice depends on the meaning you want to convey. If you're talking about the people living in a place, use "inhabitant." If you're talking about the act of living somewhere, use "habitation." If you're talking about the natural environment where something lives, use "habitat."