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

In Arizona, where over 2 million of the Latino population identifies as Mexican or of Mexican descent — that's more than 25% of the state's inhabitants — this celebration is becoming more common each year. —Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024

Enjoy a Dolphin Cruise Spend a morning searching for one of the ocean's most beloved inhabitants—dolphins. —Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024

The original inhabitants of Montana left their mark on politics, too. —Christopher Lomahquahu and Eshaan Sarup, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024

Better weather this year and softer inflation in India mean that the purchasing power of rural inhabitants is higher this year than the last. —Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Sep. 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