1. one who dwells within; an inhabitant or resident
Usage: formal; literary
2. in religious contexts, a divine presence or spirit dwelling within a person or place
Usage: religious; theological

Examples

• The ancient castle’s only indweller was an elderly caretaker.
• Each indweller of the monastery followed strict daily routines.
• The theologian spoke of the Holy Spirit as the indweller of believers.
• The forest’s indwellers had adapted to the harsh mountain climate.
• She felt a spiritual indweller guiding her decisions.
• The village indwellers welcomed the traveling merchants warmly.