Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inhabitor
noun
/ɪnˈhæbɪtər/
Definition
A person or creature that lives in a specific place or environment.
Examples
- The forest is home to many different inhabitants, including birds, insects, and mammals.
- As an inhabitant of the city, she knows all the best places to eat.
- The scientists studied the behavior of each inhabitant in the ecosystem.
Meaning
The term refers to any individual or organism that resides in a particular area, such as animals living in a habitat or people living in a community.
Synonyms
- dweller
- resident
- occupant
- local
- tenant