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Definition of dweller

dweller

/ˈdwɛl.ər/
dwel · ler
Plural:dwellers
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dweller Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or animal that lives in or inhabits a specified place or environment.

Example

"The average city dweller relies heavily on public transportation for daily commuting."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'dweller' almost always appears as the second element of a compound or modified noun phrase specifying the habitat or environment, such as 'city dweller', 'cave dweller', or 'bottom dweller', rather than standing alone.

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• Nearby Words

dweebish
dweeby
dwell
dweller
dwelling
dwellinghouse
dwindle

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English dweller, formed from the verb dwellen ('to abide, remain'), which derives from Old English dwellan ('to lead astray, hinder, linger'), plus the agentive suffix -er.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dweller. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dweller
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