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

What sets them apart is, in exchange for yearly sacrifices in the form of new hires who seem like they won’t be missed, the Virgil’s inhabitants have been granted a conditional immortality that makes the film’s action sequences more fun for a while and then more tedious. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026

While the new research was focused on microgravity conditions, hypothetical Mars inhabitants will experience roughly 38 percent of Earth’s gravity. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026

Today, many of its inhabitants are Chinese descendants of the traders who shaped this city. —Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

Mabel quickly realizes that the glade’s inhabitants have not left of their own accord but have been pushed out by the scheming mayor, Jerry (Jon Hamm). —David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 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