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inhabitant

[ɪnˈhæbɪtənt]

inhabitant Definition

a person or animal that lives permanently in a particular place.

Using inhabitant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inhabitant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city has a large population of elderly inhabitants.

  • Example

    The island's only inhabitants are birds and sea lions.

  • Example

    The new law will affect all inhabitants of the state.

  • Example

    The town's inhabitants were forced to evacuate due to the flood.

inhabitant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inhabitant

Phrases with inhabitant

  • a person or animal that is indigenous to a particular place

    Example

    The native inhabitants of Australia are the Aboriginal people.

  • a person or animal that lives in a city or town

    Example

    The urban inhabitants of New York City face many challenges, including high living costs and crowded living conditions.

  • a person or animal that lives in a rural area, such as a village or farm

    Example

    The rural inhabitants of the region rely on agriculture and farming for their livelihoods.

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Summary: inhabitant in Brief

An 'inhabitant' [ɪnˈhæbɪtənt] is a person or animal that lives permanently in a particular place. It can refer to both urban and rural areas, as well as native or non-native inhabitants. Examples include 'The city has a large population of elderly inhabitants.' and 'The island's only inhabitants are birds and sea lions.'