noun as in strong fondness

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inhabitant, resident, native

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Example Sentences

Example:The island's inhabitants welcomed the visitors warmly.

Definition:A person who lives in a particular place.

From inhabitant

Example:The resident islander knew the best fishing spots in the bay.

Definition:A person who lives in a particular place or community, especially someone with long-term or permanent residence.

From resident

Example:Islanders were growing up with the native plants of the volcanic island.

Definition:A native inhabitant, especially one who has lived in a place all their life or whose family has lived there for generations.

From native