inhabitant

noun
UK: /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
US: /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

  1. A person or animal that lives in a particular place.

    1. The island's inhabitant likes sun.
    2. The oldest inhabitant of our village is a woman of ninety-two.

  2. A person who resides in a specific town, city, or country.

    1. He is a proud inhabitant of London.
    2. Many longtime inhabitants have been forced to leave due to rising costs.

Synonyms

resident occupant citizen

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inhabitant" in English means: A person or animal that lives in a particular place., A person who resides in a specific town, city, or country..

The phonetic transcription of "inhabitant" is /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inhabitant": resident, occupant, citizen.

Example usage of "inhabitant": "The island's inhabitant likes sun.". More examples on the page.