DWELLER Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

dweller

noun

Definition of dweller

as in resident

one who lives permanently in a place the kinds of nuisances that city dwellers are all too familiar with

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Recent Examples of dweller Because Ulf the White, the drunken tavern-dweller, cannot be found. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Fresh off an unremarkable trade deadline, the now-48-68 Royals needed a spark after being swept at the hands of National League bottom dweller Colorado to end a 10-game road trip. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 The Hoosiers’ rapid turnaround from longtime Big Ten bottom dweller to 16-0 national champion in Cignetti’s second season was a popular topic. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Their replacements might be anonymous shadow dwellers, but that’s OK. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 It's been a hot, dry year for the southwestern United States, and water levels on the Colorado River are low, raising questions for Southwestern urban dwellers about whether cities like Las Vegas will run out of water in the near future. — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 28 July 2026 The appetite for beaded jewelry has also prospered in office environments, championed by city dwellers as a statement-making accessory to elevate basic work outfits. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 27 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dweller

Noun

The decision comes a year after a controversy in Greers Ferry over a license plate reader camera that two residents said violated their privacy.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
Arulampalam, who knew nothing of the campaign, received complaints from residents Monday and on Tuesday the citation was given with orders to clean up.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of resident

Noun

The Hitlerite hordes are murdering and outraging the peaceful inhabitants of our country, having no mercy on women, children or old people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, roughly one for every seven inhabitants.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026