dwellers
n. plural-only B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdwɛɫɝz// UK //dwˈɛləz// dwellers
n. people who live in a specific place, such as a city or a forest.
n. persons or animals that inhabit a specified place or environment. Typically used with a modifier to identify the location.
City dwellers often rely on public transportation.
Urban dwellers face unique challenges, such as higher living costs and limited green spaces.
The documentary explores how cave dwellers adapted to extreme darkness and constant humidity over several generations.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form and is almost always preceded by a noun or adjective describing the habitat (e.g., 'apartment dwellers', 'forest dwellers').