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

Synonyms of inhabitant

• resident
• occupant

Examples of inhabitant in a Sentence

the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists

Recent Examples on the Web

While growing up, the Garden of Eden changed far beyond the life needs of its inhabitants. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

The Hitlerite hordes are murdering and outraging the peaceful inhabitants of our country, having no mercy on women, children or old people. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, roughly one for every seven inhabitants. — CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Learn about the area’s earliest Native American inhabitants, the Saura, plus exhibits about the area’s granite quarrying, farming, and textile industries. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inhabitant

• habitant

Kids Definition

inhabitant

noun

in·​hab·​it·​ant

in-ˈhab-ət-ənt

: one who lives permanently in a place