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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- dwellers
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City _____ often crave a bit of green space.
Etymology
From "dwell" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning "one who dwells."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dweller
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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.
