habitant: Meaning and Definition of
hab•it•ant
Pronunciation: (hab'i-tunt), [key]
— n.
- an inhabitant.
ha•bi•tant
Pronunciation: (hab'i-tunt Fr. a-bē-tän'), [key]
— pl. ha•bi•tants
- a French settler in Canada or Louisiana, or a descendant of one, esp. a farmer.
- a Canadian of French speech and culture, esp. one residing in the province of Quebec.
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