What does A house is not a home mean?

Answer 1

"A house is not a home" is the differentiation of two words, house and home, that are often used synonymously (used to mean the same thing). In the most literal sense of the word, a house is a physical structure where humans, animals, and plant life subside (live). A home, is the experience, ambiance and character provided by people, animals, events, and household items inside the home. In the phrase, "A house is not a home", the author was more than likely attempting to convey the idea that the simple possession of a physical structure in which to live does not mean that one will have the full satisfaction of feeling at "home" without the aforementioned tangible items and intangible events. The take-away here is as follows: A house is a physical structure.A home is a feeling that is associated with the physical structure of the house. Educated Opinion submitted by Wendy S. Onsted