inhabitant
noun
in·hab·i·tant
in-ˈha-bə-tənt 
: 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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the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists
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That its inhabitants were one people among many, just like everyone else.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The handful of inhabitants all claim to live with physical or mental conditions of one kind or another – the better to enjoy government benefits.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Fighting is ongoing in Lebanon despite a shaky ceasefire — Israel ordered inhabitants of seven towns to evacuate ahead of military operations.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The city of Reynosa has 690,000 inhabitants and sits across the river from McAllen, Texas.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The handful of inhabitants all claim to live with physical or mental conditions of one kind or another – the better to enjoy government benefits.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Fighting is ongoing in Lebanon despite a shaky ceasefire — Israel ordered inhabitants of seven towns to evacuate ahead of military operations.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The city of Reynosa has 690,000 inhabitants and sits across the river from McAllen, Texas.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Inhabitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhabitant. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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