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indweller

/ˈɪnˌdwɛl.ər/
in · dwell · er
Plural:indwellers
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Adjective:indwelling
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• noun

1

A person or entity that lives in or occupies a particular place; an inhabitant or resident.

Example

"The ancient chronicles describe the customs of the early indwellers of the valley."

2

A spiritual presence, soul, or principle that abides permanently within a person's mind or heart.

Example

"In the mystic's writings, divine grace is portrayed as a quiet indweller of the human soul."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix in- ('within'), the verb dwell (from Old English dwellan, originally 'to lead astray' or 'tarry', later influenced by Old Norse dvelja, 'to delay, abide'), and the agentive suffix -er.

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