Dwellers

/ˈdwɛlərz/ noun

Definition

People or animals that live in a particular place, like city dwellers or cave dwellers.

Etymology

From Old English 'dwellan' (to go astray, delay, remain). The suffix '-er' indicates one who performs the action. Used since medieval times to describe inhabitants.

Kelly Says

The term 'cave dwellers' became a way to describe early humans, but most of our ancient ancestors actually lived in open areas—caves were just more likely to preserve their remains!

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