dweller (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdwɛlər/

Definition

A person or animal that lives in a specified place.

Examples

• The desert dweller is adapted to survive in extreme heat.

• City dwellers often complain about the noise and crowds.

• He was a lifelong dweller of the small coastal town.

How to Use dweller

dweller in (prepositional phrase)

Someone who lives in a specific location. — "He was a quiet dweller in the remote mountain village."

dweller of (prepositional phrase)

Someone who lives in a specific place. — "The forest dweller rarely ventured out during daylight."

Synonyms of dweller

Words with a similar meaning to dweller:

• resident
• inhabitant
• occupant
• denizen

Antonyms of dweller

Words with the opposite meaning to dweller:

• visitor
• stranger

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