inhabitant — a person or animal that lives in or occupies a place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or animal that lives in or occupies a place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
Korean meaning: 거주자, 주민
Korean pronunciation: 인**해**비턴트
Example Sentences
- The inhabitants of this apartment building complain that the elevator breaks down every week.
- Scientists studied the behavior of forest inhabitants to understand the ecosystem.
- The only inhabitants of the haunted house were three cats and a very confused delivery man.
inhabitant
NOUN//ɪnˈhæbɪtənt//
a person or animal that lives in or occupies a place
An inhabitant lives in a place and calls it home.
The island inhabitant stays as waves circle the continent.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inhabitant-' (present participle of 'inhabitare'), composed of 'in-' (in) + 'habitare' (to dwell/inhabit). The Latin 'habitare' derives from 'habere' meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'.
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📝Examples
“The inhabitants of this apartment building complain that the elevator breaks down every week.”
“Scientists studied the behavior of forest inhabitants to understand the ecosystem.”
“The only inhabitants of the haunted house were three cats and a very confused delivery man.”
“Urban planners must consider the needs of all inhabitants when designing cities.”
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