Inhabitant

/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or animal that lives in a particular place.

The island's inhabitants have developed a unique culture over generations.

A resident of a specific area or environment.

As a long-time inhabitant of the city, she knows all the best spots to eat.

An individual who is part of a particular population.

The inhabitants of the rainforest are facing threats from deforestation.

A person living in a specific locality.

Each inhabitant of the town was invited to the community meeting.

From Latin inhabitantem, the present participle of inhabitare, meaning 'to dwell in'.

native inhabitant

A person born and raised in a particular place.

legal inhabitant

A person who has been officially recognized as residing in a specific jurisdiction.

habitat

The natural environment where an organism lives.

inhabitation

The act of living in a place.

Townie

He's a real townie, never left the area.

Locals

The locals know all the hidden gems of the city.