indweller
- noun
- /ˈɪndˌwɛlər/
:
habitante
- It is said that the cave's only indweller has never been seen by outsiders.
Examples
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The indweller of the cave was a mysterious creature.
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Each indweller played a unique role in the small island's community life.
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The forest has long been considered the home of mysterious indwellers by local villagers.
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Many indwellers of the forest are endangered species.
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The ancient tree is home to a wise indweller that has lived for centuries.
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Each indweller of the island has a deep connection to the land and its traditions.
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As an indweller of the mountains, she knows all the best hiking trails.
Synonyms
106
2.8
A person or animal that lives in a particular place
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3.2
A person or animal who lives in a certain place
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7.9
A person, animal, or plant that lives in a place
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2.0
Living in a place as your home
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4.1
A person who lives in a house or apartment
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5.4
A person or animal that lives in a place
Antonyms
How Permanent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Indweller comes from in- ('inside') and dwell ('to live'), and it is like the familiar word dwelling for a home. So an indweller is simply a person or creature who lives in a particular place.