Inhabitant

Definition

A person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
• Respelling: in-HAB-uh-tuhnt (with "in" as in "tin," "HAB" as in "cab," "uh" as in "sofa," and "tuhnt" as in "blunt")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
• Respelling: in-HAB-uh-tuhnt (with "in" as in "tin," "HAB" as in "cab," "uh" as in "sofa," and "tuhnt" as in "blunt")

In both dialects, "inhabitant" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "HAB." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "in-HAB-uh-tuhnt."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin "inhabitans", which is the present participle of "inhabitare" meaning 'to dwell'. "Inhabitare" itself is formed from "in-" meaning 'in' and "habitare" meaning 'to live, inhabit, dwell'.

Derivatives

• Inhabit (verb)
• Inhabitation (noun)
• Inhabitable (adjective)
• Inhabiting (verb, present participle)
• Inhabited (verb, past tense)

Synonyms

• Resident
• Occupant
• Dweller

Antonyms

• Visitor
• Outsider
• Transient

Usage

"Inhabitant" is commonly used to describe people or animals that reside in a specific area, such as a city, country, or natural habitat.

Related Terms

• Population
• Settlement
• Native
• Locals
• Community

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Inhabitant (Noun, General): A person or animal that lives in or occupies a place.
  • Example: "The inhabitants of the island were known for their hospitality."

• Inhabitant (Noun, Specific): A resident of a particular area or region, often used in demographic contexts.
  • Example: "The city has over a million inhabitants."

Note: The term "inhabitant" emphasizes a connection to a specific place, whether through long-term residence, birth, or a deep-rooted relationship to the area.