inhabitant
Translation
inhabitant, resident, dweller
Examples
The city has over a million inhabitants.
The city has over a million inhabitants.
The oldest inhabitant of the village is 102.
The oldest inhabitant of the village is 102.
Grammar Patterns
((an inhabitant)) ((of a place)) a person or animal that lives in a place The city has over a million inhabitants.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resident, dweller, citizen
Etymology
From the verb 'inhabit' plus the suffix '-ant', which denotes a person who performs an action. So, one who 'inhabits'.
Memory Tips
An inhabit*ant* is like an *ant* living in an anthill (its habitat).