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

Because mosses were among the planet’s first land inhabitants, this discovery might help science look back at the relationships that enabled life to survive on land. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026

Cape Verde’s flight paths For its World Cup debut, the smallest nation by population at the tournament is paying homage to the roughly 525,000 inhabitants who live on 10 volcanic islands off the coast of Africa. — Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Here, Sue Brown, left, of Athens, and Ann Massenburg, of Macon, law students, cuddle four of the tree-trunk inhabitants, which seem none too impressed. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 June 2026

Cell service is spotty, so inhabitants often communicate using landlines and walkie-talkies. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 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