noun

dweller

DWEH-luh

Dweller (noun) means a person or animal that lives in a particular kind of place. Example: “City dwellers often crave a bit of green space.”

noun

A person or animal that lives in a particular kind of place.

"City dwellers often crave a bit of green space."

How to use dweller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who lives in a specified place — usually used with another word, like "city dweller" or "cave dweller."

Common pairings

city dweller cave dweller desert dweller

Word forms

dwellers plural

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Etymology

From "dwell" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning "one who dwells."

Synonyms

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inhabitant resident occupant denizen tenant native

Related words

local foreign natural nature born nation native citizen

Rhymes for dweller

Eller teller seller Keller feller heller yeller Weller Geller Bueller Mueller propeller

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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.

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