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
As Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, El Hammoumy continued, the Berbers are like other native peoples around the world who have been systematically dispossessed of their lands and heritage for centuries.
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Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Six inhabitants of a paradisiacal coastal village initiate a pilgrimage on push bikes to save it from rising sea levels.
—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
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Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Six inhabitants of a paradisiacal coastal village initiate a pilgrimage on push bikes to save it from rising sea levels.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhabitant
Noun
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Kirk Nembhard was attending his first race, and the Mansfield resident was impressed by how the event was run.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Avichay Adraee told residents in Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, Laylaki, Burj al-Barajneh, Ghadir perimeter and Shiyah to leave the area.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This four-seat (technically) convertible wraps its occupants in tailored luxury and backs up its sleek appearance with muscular performance.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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His truck struck a Volkswagen Jetta and a Chevrolet Silverado, killing occupants in those vehicles, before continuing another tenth of a mile and hitting 13 additional vehicles.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Inhabitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhabitant. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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