NYT Dictionary

HABITANT

/abitɑ̃/
NounHA-bi-tantha-bi-tant · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A member of a habitation colony at Stadacona founded by Samuel de Champlain, where Quebec City now lies.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French habitant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inhabitant /dwellerinhabitantdwellerdenizenindwelleraddresseeincumbentinmateinpatientintern

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026.

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