Habitancy refers to the permanent residents or inhabitants of a particular area or region. Some suitable synonyms for this word include occupancy, dwelling, residence, habitation, and tenancy. Occupancy entails the act of occupying a specific space. It may refer to either residential or commercial space usage. Dwelling is a term that describes the place where someone lives. It could either be a house, apartment, or any other form of shelter. Habitation simply means the act of living and staying in a particular place. Lastly, tenancy refers to the legal agreement between the landlord and tenant, where the landlord rents out a property to someone for a specified period.