Also means
inhabitant
Usage Note
Bewohner comes from bewohnen ('to inhabit') and names whoever lives in a place — a house, city, or country. The female form is Bewohnerin; the plural is identical to the singular, so only the article shows number.
Examples
"Die Bewohner protestieren gegen den Lärm."
Natural Translation
The residents are protesting against the noise.
Literal Translation
The residents protest against the noise.
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