inhabitants

word · lemma: inhabitant

Definition

People or animals that live in a particular place, such as a city, country, or environment.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to people, but can also mean animals. Common collocations: 'city inhabitants', 'local inhabitants', 'permanent inhabitants'. Not interchangeable with 'citizens' (which means legal members of a country). Used in both formal and neutral contexts.

Example Sentences

There are millions of inhabitants in this city.

basic

The inhabitants of the village are friendly.

basic

Polar bears are inhabitants of the Arctic region.

basic

Many inhabitants commute to the city center every day for work.

natural

The festival attracted both tourists and local inhabitants.

natural

After the storm, the inhabitants helped each other rebuild their homes.

natural