inhabitant
noun
in·hab·i·tant
in-ˈha-bə-tənt 
: 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
Examples of inhabitant in a Sentence
the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists
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As of 2011, scientists estimated that as much as 91 percent of the oceans’ species remained undiscovered—so fully describing all our planet’s marine inhabitants would take scientists centuries at the current pace.
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026
In Paula’s building, conversely, the blinds are all at least semi-closed, as though its inhabitants have become wise to the idea that anyone could be looking in.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Chimaeras are among the most mysterious inhabitants of the deep ocean, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Russell, Vikander and Fassbender each portray aliens who invade Earth and attack its inhabitants, as multiple outlets reported following the movie's premiere.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026
In Paula’s building, conversely, the blinds are all at least semi-closed, as though its inhabitants have become wise to the idea that anyone could be looking in.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Chimaeras are among the most mysterious inhabitants of the deep ocean, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Russell, Vikander and Fassbender each portray aliens who invade Earth and attack its inhabitants, as multiple outlets reported following the movie's premiere.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for inhabitant
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“Inhabitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhabitant. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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