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In sociology, a person's overall manner of appearance and behavior, shaped by their social background and lifestyle. It includes posture, language, taste, clothing, and habits.
Sein gewählter sprachlicher Ausdruck und seine Kleidung zeugten von einem akademischen Habitus.
His refined way of speaking and his clothing showed an academic habitus.
'Habitus' is a word used in educated and technical language. It is mainly used in academic or intellectual contexts such as sociology, medicine, or biology.
In seiner Analyse beschrieb der Soziologe den Habitus der neuen Oberschicht.
In his analysis, the sociologist described the habitus of the new upper class.
The word comes directly from Latin, where 'habitus' means 'posture', 'condition', or 'appearance'. This origin explains the formal and academic character of the word.
Der Habitus des Sportlers verriet Disziplin und Stärke.
The athlete's habitus revealed discipline and strength.
The exact meaning of 'Habitus' (habitus) becomes clear from the field of study. In sociological texts, it refers to social appearance and behavior; in medicine, to physical appearance; and in botany, to the growth form of a plant.
Der Arzt notierte den geschwächten Habitus des Patienten in der Akte.
The doctor noted the patient's weakened habitus in the file.
In a sociological context, 'Habitus' (habitus) is often combined with adjectives that describe a social group, for example 'bürgerlicher Habitus' (bourgeois habitus), 'akademischer Habitus' (academic habitus), or 'intellektueller Habitus' (intellectual habitus).
Ihre Sprache und ihr Geschmack spiegelten einen bürgerlichen Habitus wider.
Her language and taste reflected a bourgeois habitus.
form / shape
'die Form' and 'der Habitus' can both describe something external. But 'die Form' is much more general: it means the shape or outline of things, bodies, or objects. 'der Habitus' is used mainly for people or living beings and refers not only to external shape, but also to posture, manner of appearance, and sometimes a person's social style. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with outward appearance. In everyday language, 'Form' is almost always more natural; 'Habitus' sounds more technical and is used more in sociology, medicine, or biology.
Der Arzt achtet bei der Untersuchung auch auf den Habitus des Patienten.
During the examination, the doctor also pays attention to the patient's habitus.
Die Form des Tisches passt gut in die kleine Küche.
The shape of the table fits well in the small kitchen.