as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
he was the sole inhabiter of a 60-room mansion
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Noun
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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 -
There, it was first assembled and modified — to the chagrin of nearby residents.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The conditions of the occupants remain unclear, but witnesses said no fatalities were reported.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The bedroom in this model is roomy and, thanks to the single-floor layout, has enough headroom for even taller occupants to stand upright.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Dec. 2025
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The unidentified American woman was stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and infrequent maritime options to depart.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The current inhabitants of the park include rabbits, turkeys, coyotes and a herd of deer that are managed and fed by private contractors hired by SPG.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
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“Inhabiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhabiter. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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