inhabitant
noun
in·hab·i·tant
in-ˈha-bə-tənt 
: one that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time
inhabitants of large cities
the tapeworm is an inhabitant of the intestine
Examples of inhabitant in a Sentence
the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists
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The area’s inhabitants evolved to reflect a mixed ancestry of African, Indian Ocean Islander and Indigenous heritage.
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Martie Bowser, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The final sentence says that: God who creates peace on high, may God create peace for us, for all Israel, and for all inhabitants of the world.
—Samantha Joseph, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
The state with the highest rate was New Mexico, which in 2019 registered more than 3,200 animals surrendered per 100,000 inhabitants.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Researchers also noted that Eurasian elk were highly regarded by the prehistoric inhabitants of northern Europe, perhaps lending extra significance to the artifact.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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Martie Bowser, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The final sentence says that: God who creates peace on high, may God create peace for us, for all Israel, and for all inhabitants of the world.
—Samantha Joseph, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
The state with the highest rate was New Mexico, which in 2019 registered more than 3,200 animals surrendered per 100,000 inhabitants.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Researchers also noted that Eurasian elk were highly regarded by the prehistoric inhabitants of northern Europe, perhaps lending extra significance to the artifact.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inhabitant
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“Inhabitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhabitant. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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