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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Six inhabitants of a paradisiacal coastal village initiate a pilgrimage on push bikes to save it from rising sea levels.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The History of Cabbage Key The key’s first inhabitants were Calusa Indians.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The creative chaotic Ever enter a room that looks like a mess to you, but its inhabitant knows exactly where everything is?
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
The inhabitants were afraid of actions as simple as turning on the lights.
—Diana García, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The History of Cabbage Key The key’s first inhabitants were Calusa Indians.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The creative chaotic Ever enter a room that looks like a mess to you, but its inhabitant knows exactly where everything is?
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
The inhabitants were afraid of actions as simple as turning on the lights.
—Diana García, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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