B2
inhabitant vs resident
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inhabitantnoun/ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt/ | Meaning a person or animal that lives in a particular place | Goes with local inhabitants | Example The original inhabitants of the island fished for a living. |
| residentnoun/ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/ | Meaning a person who lives in a particular place, building or area | Goes with local resident | Example Local residents complained about the noise from the building site. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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