1. a person or animal that lives in or occupies a particular place

Examples

• The cave’s only inhabiter was a family of bats.
• As the sole inhabiter of the remote cabin, she enjoyed the solitude.
• Each inhabiter of the island had adapted to the harsh climate.
• The forest’s natural inhabiters included deer, foxes, and various birds.
• The lighthouse keeper was the island’s only human inhabiter.
• Ancient inhabiters of this region left behind pottery and tools.