der Bewohner
Translation
resident, inhabitant, occupant
Examples
Die Bewohner des Hauses sind sehr nett.
The residents of the house are very nice.
Er ist ein langjähriger Bewohner dieser Stadt.
He is a long-time resident of this city.
Grammar Patterns
Bewohner ((of sth.gen)) resident of sth. The residents of the house are nice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Einwohner, der Insasse; Antonyms: der Besucher (visitor)
Etymology
From the verb 'wohnen' (to live/dwell) with the prefix 'be-' and the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who dwells in a place'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-wohnen' as 'to be living' somewhere. The '-er' makes it the person who does it.