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
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Examples of inhabitant in a Sentence
the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists
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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.
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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
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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
See all Example Sentences for inhabitant
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“Inhabitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhabitant. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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