Places where people live; residences or homes.
From Old English 'dwellan' meaning 'to delay, tarry, remain'. The word evolved from the concept of remaining in a place to specifically meaning a place of residence.
The evolution from 'dwelling' as a verb meaning 'to linger' to a noun meaning 'home' reflects humanity's transition from nomadic to settled life. Archaeological evidence of permanent dwellings marks crucial points in human civilization development.
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