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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And sticking close to home may pay untold dividends for inhabitants’ mental health, Gorman said.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Players can also explore the world and interact with its inhabitants, giving you an unparalleled sense of immersion.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Archaeologists in Norway’s capital have unearthed thousands of leather artifacts that offer a rare glimpse into Oslo's past – and the fashion of its medieval inhabitants.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Reuters, the territory is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but the inhabitants in Nagorno-Karabakh were predominantly ethnic Armenians.
—Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Players can also explore the world and interact with its inhabitants, giving you an unparalleled sense of immersion.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Archaeologists in Norway’s capital have unearthed thousands of leather artifacts that offer a rare glimpse into Oslo's past – and the fashion of its medieval inhabitants.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Reuters, the territory is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but the inhabitants in Nagorno-Karabakh were predominantly ethnic Armenians.
—Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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 14 Sep. 2025.
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