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UK/["/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/"]/US/["/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/"]/

Meaning of Inhabitant

a person or an animal that lives in a particular place

In simple words: A person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Inhabitant in a sentence

  • the oldest inhabitant of the village
  • It is a town of about 10 000 inhabitants.
  • 77% of the inhabitants lived in the countryside.
  • He is Brixham's oldest inhabitant.
  • London has just under ten million inhabitants.
  • São Paulo has nearly 23 million inhabitants.
  • The island's earliest inhabitants came from India.
  • It eats mice, lizards and other small inhabitants of the forest floor.
  • the inhabitants of the rainforest/​tundra/​remote islands

How to use Inhabitant

Use 'inhabitant' to refer to people or animals living in specific areas. It's appropriate in formal and neutral contexts, but may sound too serious in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

inhabitant + of + location

Memory hint

Think of 'inhabit' as 'in-habit', like something living in its habitual place.

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Collocations with Inhabitant

Synonyms for Inhabitant

Opposites of Inhabitant

Common mistakes with Inhabitant

  • Confused with 'resident' and 'citizen', which have different implications.
  • Using 'inhabitant' for non-living things like cities or countries.
  • Incorrectly pluralizing as 'inhabitants' when referring to one.

Compare Inhabitant with Resident, Occupant, Local, Native

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Frequently asked questions about Inhabitant

What does Inhabitant mean?

A person or animal that lives in a particular place.

What is the definition of Inhabitant?

a person or an animal that lives in a particular place

How do you use Inhabitant in a sentence?

the oldest inhabitant of the village

Can you give another example of Inhabitant?

It is a town of about 10 000 inhabitants.

What are synonyms for Inhabitant?

Common alternatives include resident, dweller, occupant, local, native.

What is the opposite of Inhabitant?

Opposite meanings include visitor, tourist, migrant.

What words go with Inhabitant?

It commonly pairs with local, early, first, have, live, of…inhabitant, with…inhabitant.

What are common mistakes when using Inhabitant?

Confused with 'resident' and 'citizen', which have different implications. Using 'inhabitant' for non-living things like cities or countries. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'inhabitants' when referring to one.

How do you pronounce Inhabitant?

US: /["/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Inhabitant?

Use 'inhabitant' to refer to people or animals living in specific areas. It's appropriate in formal and neutral contexts, but may sound too serious in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Inhabitant?

"Inhabitant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.