Synonyms for

Inhabitants

Verb / ɪˈnhæbʌtʌnts / / ɪˈnhæbɪtʌnts / Another word for inhabitants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inhabitants are the people or animals that live in a particular place.

Synonyms & similar words

denizen habitant dweller indweller inhabitant residents occupants dwellers inmates locals citizens inhabitants populace community population society folk people denizens indigenous natives settlers tenants lodgers boarders

Synonyms by register

Formal

residents denizens occupants populace

Informal

locals people folk townies

Literary

denizens denizenship

Antonyms

outsiders strangers visitors newcomers foreigners migrants

Common collocations

  • native inhabitants
  • human inhabitants
  • urban inhabitants
  • rural inhabitants
  • inhabitants of the city
  • inhabitants of the island
  • inhabitants of the region

Word family

noun inhabitant
verb inhabit
adjective inhabited
adverb inhabitantly

Usage note

While 'inhabitants' is a general term, it can sometimes imply a long-standing presence in a place. 'Residents' is often a more neutral and common term for people living in a particular area.

Example sentences

  1. The inhabitants of the village welcomed the new family.
  2. The zoo's inhabitants are well taken care of.
  3. The island's inhabitants were stranded after the storm.
  4. The city's inhabitants come from all over the world.
  5. The forest's inhabitants include a variety of animals.

Quotes

  • "The inhabitants of the earth are of two sorts: those with brains, but no religion, and those with religion, but no brains." - Al-Maʿarri
  • "The inhabitants of the earth who are alive in these last days will see marvelous things taking place." - Joseph Smith
  • "I believe that the earth is a living, breathing organism and we're all part of it. We're all just little cells in this living being, and that's what the indigenous people believe." - Julia Butterfly Hill

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