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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jū mín
"城市居民经常去公园放松。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or animal that lives in or at a specified place.
"City dwellers often seek out rural retreats for the weekend to escape the noise and congestion." - 2
An inhabitant of a particular type of environment or habitat.
"Deep-sea dwellers have evolved unique biological adaptations to survive under extreme pressure and perpetual darkness."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'dweller' originates from the Old English 'dwellan', meaning 'to lead astray or delay'. Over time, it evolved to denote someone who resides or lives in a particular place, reflecting a shift from a more transient meaning to one of permanence and habitation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dweller" is said worldwide
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habitant
Transliteration: /a.bi.tɑ̃/
"Les habitants de la ville profitent souvent des parcs le weekend."
Bewohner
Transliteration: /bəˈvoːnɐ/
"Die Stadtbewohner genießen die Parks am Wochenende."
abitante
Transliteration: /a.biˈtan.te/
"Gli abitanti della città amano visitare i parchi."
habitante
Transliteration: /a.βiˈtan.te/
"Los habitantes de la ciudad disfrutan de los parques."
habitante
Transliteration: /a.biˈtɐ̃.tʃi/
"Os habitantes da cidade aproveitam os parques."
निवासी
Transliteration: nivasi
"शहर के निवासी पार्क में टहल रहे हैं।"
居民
Transliteration: jū mín
"城市居民经常去公园放松。"
거주자
Transliteration: geoju-ja
"도시 거주자들은 주말에 공원을 찾는다."
住民
Transliteration: jūmin
"都市の住民は週末によく公園を訪れます。"
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