01 n. One who dwells or resides permanently in a place, as distinguished from a transient lodger or visitor; as, an inhabitant of a house, a town…
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One who dwells or resides permanently in a place, as distinguished from a transient lodger or visitor; as, an inhabitant of a house, a town, a city, county, or state.“In this place, they report that they saw inhabitants which were very fair and fat people.” — Abp. Abbot.
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One who has a legal settlement in a town, city, or parish; a permanent resident.(Law)