Inhabitants
[ɪnˈhæbɪtənts]
Definitions
People or animals living in a particular place.
[ɪnˈhæbɪtənts]
People or animals that live in a specific place.
The city's inhabitants were celebrating the festival.
💡 Simply: Imagine a cozy neighborhood. The 'inhabitants' are all the people and families who call that neighborhood home, just like you and your neighbors!
👶 For kids: The people or animals who live in a place.
More Examples
The wildlife park is home to many different animal inhabitants.
The inhabitants of the village were welcoming to the tourists.
How It's Used
"The inhabitants of the island are known for their unique culture."
"The local inhabitants are concerned about the pollution in the river."
From Middle French *habitant*, from Latin *inhabitāre* 'to dwell in', from *in-* 'in' + *habitāre* 'to dwell'.
The term 'inhabitants' has been used since the 14th century and has remained a consistent term to describe the people residing in a certain area, reflecting stability in its usage.
Memory tip
Think of the 'habitat' and those who live 'in' it.
Word Origin
"to dwell in"