as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists
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Recent Examples of inhabitant
Both are being held up by the state’s denial of permits over concerns that drinking water and sewer service are inadequate to handle thousands of inhabitants.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
This is the wild Sonoma Coast, with crashing waves, massive cliffs, and very few inhabitants.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
At Monday’s price, Musk would receive $165 billion worth of stock if SpaceX leads the way in establishing a Mars colony with at least a million inhabitants.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The novels are a time-lapse panorama of a metropolis perpetually reshaped by its inhabitants.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
This is the wild Sonoma Coast, with crashing waves, massive cliffs, and very few inhabitants.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
At Monday’s price, Musk would receive $165 billion worth of stock if SpaceX leads the way in establishing a Mars colony with at least a million inhabitants.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The novels are a time-lapse panorama of a metropolis perpetually reshaped by its inhabitants.
—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhabitant
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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.
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On Saturday, smoke drifted farther inland, with some residents reporting ash falling onto vehicles and property.
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All other occupants were treated at the scene or were uninjured, police said.
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The four occupants in the second vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra, were all unresponsive, according to state police.
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“Inhabitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhabitant. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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