Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Habitant

//abitɑ̃// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of a habitation colony at Stadacona founded by Samuel de Champlain, where Quebec City now lies. Canada
  2. 2
    Synonym of inhabitant /dweller. archaic

    "The last dark branches which intercepted his view gave way, and he saw a heap of blackened ruins. Scarcely aware of his own actions, he sprang from his horse. A single glance convinced him it could harbour no human habitant."

  3. 3
    a person who inhabits a particular place wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French habitant.

Etymology 2

From Middle English habytaunt, from Middle French habitant. By surface analysis, habit (“to inhabit”) + -ant.

See also for "habitant"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: habitant