Dweller

/ˈdwelər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or animal that lives in a specified place.
The cave dweller used natural resources for shelter and food.
One that dwells or resides in a particular location.
As a city dweller, she enjoyed the convenience of urban living.
A person who inhabits a specific environment or has a particular lifestyle.
The forest dweller was accustomed to a life close to nature.
An inhabitant of a particular place or region.
Many sea dwellers rely on fishing for their livelihood.

Etymology

From Old English 'dwellan', meaning to make one's stay, to abide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

city dweller
A person who lives in a city, typically associated with urban lifestyle.
cave dweller
A person or creature living in a cave, often used metaphorically.
desert dweller
A person or something that lives in a desert environment.

Related Words

inhabit
To live or dwell in a place.
reside
To live in a particular place.
settler
A person who moves to a new area to live.

Slang Meanings

Homebody
She's such a dweller; she prefers staying in and reading over going out.
Couch potato
He's a real dweller, often found on his couch watching TV all day.