In*hab"it*ant (?), n. [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.
"Frail inhabitants of earth." 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.