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INHABITANT

\ɪnhˈabɪtənt], \ɪnhˈabɪtənt], \ɪ_n_h_ˈa_b_ɪ_t_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of INHABITANT

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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One who, or that which, occupies; a permanent resident.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

One who dwells or resides in a place.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. One who dwells or resides permanently in a place; - one who has a legal settlement in a town, city, or parish; a resident.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Dweller, one that lives or resides in a place.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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