Translation
inhabitant, resident, local
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Word origin
The present participle of habiter ('to live somewhere'), from Latin habitare ('to dwell'), a frequentative of habere ('to have, to hold').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- habitare
- English cognates
- inhabitant, habitat
Grammar
Examples
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The village has fewer than a hundred inhabitants.
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Local residents voted against the scheme.
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Every resident received a letter from the council.
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The islanders live mainly off fishing.
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One resident in three works abroad.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 8: habitant, muscle, commissariat and 7 more words.