inhabitantn.[L. inhabitans, -antis, p. pr. of inhabitare.]()1. One who dwells or resides permanently in a place, as distinguished from a transient lodger or visitor; as, an inhabitant of a house, a town, a city, county, or state.(Cowper.)In this place, they report that they saw inhabitants which were very fair and fat people. (Abp. Abbot.)2. (Law) One who has a legal settlement in a town, city, or parish; a permanent resident.()