cliff dweller

noun

Definition of cliff dwellernext
as in resident

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Recent Examples of cliff dweller With the help of new excavations made at undisturbed sites inside and outside the park, the story of Mesa Verde and the cliff dwellers’ abandonment continues to emerge today. — Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliff dweller
  1. resident
  2. national
  3. occupant
  4. inhabitant
  5. dweller
  6. subject
  7. town
  8. native
Noun
  • The dueling arguments are most visible in the Kansas City metro, where residents straddle two states seeking to either overhaul how judges are selected or weaken citizens’ power at the ballot box.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • That brings little relief to the residents because Northwood Ravin has multiple other developments planned in the area.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • But only a few days ago, this sleepy community was struck by tragedy when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old father and Colombian national.
    — Carine Hajjar, Washington Post, 21 July 2026
  • Two Egyptian nationals have been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of offences related to their running of an unauthorised offshoot of the Streameast sports piracy platform.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of national
Noun
  • Authorities said Wednesday that 16 occupants had been rescued, some with injuries, while one victim was confirmed dead and three others were reported missing.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was later pronounced dead.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of occupant
Noun
  • The state had raised concerns that the local water and wastewater services in rural areas of Berks and Schuylkill counties were inadequate to handle the thousands of inhabitants envisioned by the federal agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Of particular interest are the human remains, which are anticipated to provide information on the diet and living conditions of the area’s inhabitants at the time.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of inhabitant
Noun
  • This deep price drop completely sweeps away the financial barrier typically attached to high-power smart floor robots, giving busy families, pet owners, and apartment dwellers an easy way to maintain pristine floors.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
  • Teva sandals are beloved by hikers, city dwellers, and celebrities alike.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of dweller
Noun
  • The $100 million in assistance had been the subject of controversy between the two governments.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • His ability to teach, plus his schematic roots (more recently of the Robert Saleh/Jeff Ulbrich tree), will be the subject of much interest.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of subject
Noun
  • The group also owns a 551-unit town home development, Blu South, in Pineville.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • She and her friend were eventually released, and forced to walk hours back to town.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of town
Noun
  • The trade gave Morris, a native of Grayson, the chance to play close to home.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Two Brooklyn natives headlining separate bouts is the entire pitch for the room.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of native

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“Cliff dweller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cliff%20dweller. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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