habitant

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Synonym of inhabitant /dweller.

   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.

2. 2
   noun

   a person who inhabits a particular place

3. 3
   noun

   A member of a habitation colony at Stadacona founded by Samuel de Champlain, where Quebec City now lies.

Etymology

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