🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

habitantes

Pronunciation / Transliteration: a.biˈtɐ̃.tes

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Inhabitants/ɪnˈhæbɪtənts/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Os habitantes da cidade estão se preparando para o evento."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    People or animals that live in a particular place.

    "The inhabitants of the island have developed a unique culture."
  2. 2

    A person or animal that occupies a particular environment or habitat.

    "The inhabitants of the forest include various species of birds and mammals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'inhabitants' originates from the Latin 'inhabitare', meaning 'to dwell in'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe those who reside in a particular place, reflecting the concept of permanent residence.

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