inhabitant

noun

in·​hab·​i·​tant in-ˈha-bə-tənt How to pronounce inhabitant (audio)
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: 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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the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists
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Much of that feel and spirit comes from the area’s Indigenous inhabitants, Taos Pueblo and the surrounding Pueblos of northern New Mexico, where Native people and Native culture exist at least as prominently–arguably more prominently–than anywhere else in the continental United States. — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 The Kaw Nation, the original inhabitants of this part of Kansas, also opposes the Shawnee plan to take over the site. — Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025 The brooch, possibly buried as an offering, provides a glimpse into the interactions between Roman soldiers and local inhabitants. — Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 The inhabitants were able to get out of the house before firefighters arrived. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inhabitant

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inhabitant was in the 15th century

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inhabitant

noun
in·​hab·​it·​ant
in-ˈhab-ət-ənt
: one who lives permanently in a place

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