dweller
8 synonyms for dweller, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or animal that lives in a particular kind of place.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dweller
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
city dweller
cave dweller
desert dweller
Etymology
From "dwell" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning "one who dwells."
Full origin of dweller →Frequently asked questions
What does “dweller” mean?
The word “dweller” means a person or animal that lives in a particular kind of place. In plain terms, someone who lives in a specified place — usually used with another word, like "city dweller" or "cave dweller.".
How do you pronounce “dweller”?
“Dweller” is pronounced DWEH-luh (/ˈdwɛlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dweller” in a sentence?
Here is “dweller” used in a sentence: “City dwellers often crave a bit of green space.”
What part of speech is “dweller”?
“Dweller” is a noun.
