Synonyms of inhabitant

inhabitant

noun

in-ˈha-bə-tənt 

as in resident

one who lives permanently in a place

the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resident
• occupant
• resider
• tenant
• inhabiter
• habitant
• dweller
• citizen
• native
• denizen
• aborigine
• cohabitant
• colonist
• émigré
• national
• newcomer
• migrant
• settler
• villager
• townsman
• burgher
• coresident
• subject
• local
• localite
• townee
• townie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• alien
• foreigner
• visitor
• transient
• tourist
• guest
• nonresident
• refugee
• exile
• emigrant
• expatriate
• defector
• evacuee
• escaper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inhabitant

The tale of John McClane (Bruce Willis) saving the inhabitants of a Los Angeles skyscraper from a ruthless band of thieves has continued to entertain, inspiring multiple sequels, comic books, video games, and countless references in other media. — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

These slopes have served as chalkboards for ancient inhabitants, as observation posts for new galaxies and mineral concentrations. — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026

In Mozambique, sable are called pala pala by the natives, the same word used by the Swahili-speaking inhabitants of Tanganyika, a strange circumstance since Swahili is not used in Mozambique. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Mars inhabitants will need to eat, drink, breathe, heal, sleep, relax, and collaborate productively for months or years at a time. — Chris Carberry, Space.com, 7 July 2026