dwell

A dwelling is a building where people live.

You might think of "dwell" as a synonym for "live," but it's a bit more nuanced. When we say someone dwells somewhere, we often mean they've made that place their home and feel very connected to it. It can also imply that the person has spent a long time in that location or is very comfortable there. For example, you might hear someone describe a village as "a beautiful place where many artists dwell," suggesting that these people have chosen to live there because of its creative atmosphere. In other contexts, "dwell" can mean to stay in one place for an extended period, so if you're planning a long vacation, you might say, "We'll be dwelling on the beach for two weeks."