inhabitant (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

Definition

A person or animal that lives in or occupies a place.

Examples

• The city's inhabitants are known for their hospitality.

• Only a few hardy plants can survive as an inhabitant of the desert.

• The indigenous inhabitants of the region have lived there for centuries.

How to Use inhabitant

inhabitant of (prepositional phrase)

Living in a specific place. — "She is a long-time inhabitant of this neighborhood."

Synonyms of inhabitant

Words with a similar meaning to inhabitant:

• resident
• dweller
• occupant
• denizen

Antonyms of inhabitant

Words with the opposite meaning to inhabitant:

• stranger
• outsider

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