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inhabitant
noun in·hab·i·tant \in-ˈha-bə-tənt\
: a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Full Definition of INHABITANT
: 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>
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First Known Use of INHABITANT
15th century
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inhabitant
noun in·hab·i·tant \in-ˈha-bə-tənt\
Definition of INHABITANT for Kids
: a person or animal that lives in a place
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