inhabitant

noun

in·​hab·​i·​tant in-ˈha-bə-tənt 

: one that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time

inhabitants of large cities

the tapeworm is an inhabitant of the intestine

Synonyms

• denizen
• dweller
• habitant
• inhabiter
• occupant
• resident
• resider
• tenant

Examples of inhabitant in a Sentence

the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists

Recent Examples on the Web

The Starbase petition describes a community of around 500 current inhabitants, including at least 219 primary residents and more than 100 children, in an area at the very end of State Highway 4 by Boca Chica Beach, where SpaceX launches many of its rockets. —J. David Goodman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024

The epic geography of this region, much of it above the tree line, has shaped how its inhabitants have lived for generations. —Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024

Today, its inhabitants are animals, including mountain lions, black bears, bobcats, peregrine falcons and western rattlesnakes. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024

The incredible art design of the world and its inhabitants are more immersive than ever before. —Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inhabitant

noun

in·​hab·​it·​ant

in-ˈhab-ət-ənt

: one who lives permanently in a place