Habitant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /abitɑ̃/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Habitant is a noun meaning (Canada) A member of a habitation colony at Stadacona founded by Samuel de Champlain, where Quebec City now lies.
Meaning
(Canada) A member of a habitation colony at Stadacona founded by Samuel de Champlain, where Quebec City now lies.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Synonym of inhabitant /dweller.
Example Sentences
Myriads of habitants are ever sleeping, Or dead, or fled from nameless pestilence!
The last dark branches which intercepted his view gave way, and he saw a heap of blackened ruins. Scarcely aware of his own actions, he sprang from his horse. A single glance convinced him it could harbour no human habitant.
Word Forms
- habitants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include resident, inhabitant, capita, head, person, living.
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