suburbanite

noun

Definition of suburbanitenext
as in resident

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Recent Examples of suburbanite Hamm plays a suburbanite who steals from his wealthy New York neighbors to maintain his upper-crust lifestyle. — ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 The film, which brings back Bob Odenkirk as a typical suburbanite who racks up a serious body count when not driving a minivan, is projected to earn between $10 million to $12 million from 3,200 North American theaters. — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025 Kevin Nealon played Doug Wilson, a weed-loving suburbanite who gets tangled up in Nancy's drug business. — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suburbanite
  1. resident
  2. urbanite
  3. dweller
  4. inhabitant
  5. occupant
  6. national
  7. habitant
Noun
  • The separatists set fire to a number of vehicles, said residents Khaled Saleh and Hamoud Nasser.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Among the residents dealing with the difficult situation in recent weeks have been the players, coaches and staff at Ceuta, who finished 11th in Spain’s second division last season.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • Greenery improves air quality, offers somewhere for urbanites to relax outdoors, and supports biodiversity.
    — Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • Suburban areas can typically expect $100 to $300 per month, while urbanites can charge $400 to $800 per month (more for in-demand areas).
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of urbanite
Noun
  • The Rangers were never going to be able to bridge the gap from lottery dweller to championship ceiling in one offseason.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Set on a picturesque Japanese island, the series follows Karin Shirahama, a strawberry farmer who pours everything into her land, and Lee Yubin, a city dweller whose fortunes have taken a sharp turn for the worse.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dweller
Noun
  • Shakhtar Donetsk Watching Champions League evenings unfold at Stamford Bridge without its usual inhabitants, Chelsea, will take some getting used to.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Some religious scholars in Saudi Arabia have preached against developing the area, claiming that its former inhabitants were struck down by the wrath of God.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of inhabitant
Noun
  • This can be experienced if a lift or airplane falls freely and the occupants experience weightlessness.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Harley was the sole occupant of the home, and no one else was inside when officers arrived, police said.
    — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of occupant
Noun
  • On Tuesday, in an effort to ease concerns, the government gave undocumented East African nationals 90 days to obtain or update the documents required to stay and do business in Kenya.
    — Michael Kaloki, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The death toll from the disaster had climbed to 97, while at least 384 tourists and travelers, including foreign nationals, as well as soldiers and police personnel, were reported missing as search-and-rescue operations continued.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of national
Noun
  • Efforts to mitigate the risks include habitant management, detecting and predicting wildlife moments, and keeping the animals away.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Accordingly, the First Continental Congress wrote to Quebec’s habitants – residents of French origin – to invite them to join their new nationalist project.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of habitant

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