Need another word for Dweller? Use these synonyms of Dweller from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
inhabitant
resident
occupant
tenant
lodger
householder
homeowner
settler
colonist
immigrant
migrant
newcomer
native
indigenous person
local
villager
townspeople
city dweller
urbanite
suburbanite
rural dweller
countryman
rustic
yokel
squatter
hermit
recluse
solitary
loner
outcast
exile
refugee
asylum seeker
transient
vagrant
wanderer
nomad
traveler
transient
sojourner
boarder
roomer
lessee
leaseholder
Meaning of Dweller
A person who lives in a particular place or location.
Definitions
- A person who lives in a particular place, especially a house or flat.
- * A person who inhabits or resides in a particular country, region, or environment.
Etymology of Dweller
The word "dweller" comes from the Old English word "dwelan", which means "to dwell" or "to remain", and the suffix "-er", which forms an agent noun.
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a person who lives in a particular place or location.
Example Uses
- The mountain dweller was accustomed to the harsh weather conditions.
- * The city dweller struggled to adjust to the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside.
- * The dweller of the small island was self-sufficient and relied on his own resources.