Pronunciation

ɪnˈhæbɪtənt

Definitions

• Noun: A person or animal that lives or resides permanently in a particular place; a dweller or resident. For example: “The forest’s inhabitants include various species of birds and mammals.”

Example Sentences:

• “The city has a large population of permanent inhabitants.”
• “As the island’s only inhabitant, he felt quite isolated.”

Phrases

• “Native inhabitant”: Refers to someone who was born or has lived in a place from birth.
• “Inhabitant of the city”: Denotes a person who lives within the specified urban area.
• “Endangered inhabitants”: This phrase might refer to species at risk within a specific ecosystem.

Synonyms

• Resident
• Occupant
• Tenant
• Dweller
• Settler
• Inmate (in some contexts)
• Residentiary (formal)
• Aborigine (for indigenous inhabitants)

Usage in a Sentence

• The new park will be designed to protect the habitat of the area’s rarest inhabitants.
• Researchers interviewed several long-time inhabitants of the village to understand their traditions better.
• As inhabitants of this planet, we all share a responsibility to protect the environment.