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habitant

[hab-i-tuhnt] / ˈhæb ɪ tənt /
NOUN
resident
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France consumes about 2.2 pounds of mustard a year per habitant, making it the world’s largest consumer.

From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2022

The old rocking chair, long a symbol of comfort and repose in every habitant farmhouse, was transformed into a device of frenzy and fatigue in Quebec last week.

From Time Magazine Archive

Although Noah was a Confederate Veteran and Edgar was born in Virginia, the Judge is a Republican and a habitant of Oklahoma City.

From Time Magazine Archive

Stocky, earnest Louis Robichaud is the descendant of an habitant who settled in the province in 1609.

From Time Magazine Archive

Gay vocal exchanges took place between the two boats, and the patron, catching sight of Patience, placed a hand over his heart and bowed, rattling off habitant French.

From Bring Me His Ears by Clarence E. Mulford

They segue to a holiday market full of happy European Union habitants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025

Opponents of the plan say the location lacks the infrastructure for an influx of habitants, and increased land supply in the area in the last few years has made the redevelopment plan unnecessary.

From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2023

Frequent narration kept passengers’ attention amid the consistent beauty, exploring topics like the region’s original, Native habitants, European settlers, and modern-day attractions like Smith Tower.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2021

Tijuana, where she arrived, is a bustling coastal metropolis bordering San Diego, and one of the fastest growing cities in Mexico with 1.7 million habitants.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 12, 2017

I didn’t have much time to examine the nest last night, but do think it is possible that the adults were the former habitants of the nest and, therefore, the eaglet’s parents.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers


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