as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists
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Recent Examples of inhabitant
Without a reward inside, mice are less likely to take the risk of entering a house full of inhabitants.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Such sleight-of-hand is commonplace for Anderson Studio, which specializes in designing houses that nod to historic styles but are more responsive to their settings and inhabitants than an actual period house might be.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
She was then stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and limited options to depart by boat.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
But the city’s inhabitants have given it plenty of other nicknames, including the Giant of Monterrey, the Silent Guardian and the Crown of the City (because of its various peaks).
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Such sleight-of-hand is commonplace for Anderson Studio, which specializes in designing houses that nod to historic styles but are more responsive to their settings and inhabitants than an actual period house might be.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
She was then stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and limited options to depart by boat.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
But the city’s inhabitants have given it plenty of other nicknames, including the Giant of Monterrey, the Silent Guardian and the Crown of the City (because of its various peaks).
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhabitant
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Last week, an iconic cafe was demolished at the base of the structure, and on Sunday, some residents were wondering if excavation work three weeks ago may have contributed to the pier's collapse.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The project was delayed by years of debate and lawsuits, including over concerns about the takeover of lakefront land and the gentrification that could displace current residents.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Fans brushed off criticism The fans at the Lincoln Memorial brushed off criticism about the bouts being held at the White House — on federal grounds owned not by its occupant, but by the American people.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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No injuries were reported; however, occupants of the home were displaced, and the Office of Emergency Management assisted.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Inhabitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhabitant. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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