Inwohner

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German inwoner, innewoner. Equivalent to in- +‎ wohnen +‎ -er. See Einwohner for more.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪnˌvoːnɐ/
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Noun[edit]

Inwohner m (strong, genitive Inwohners, plural Inwohner, feminine Inwohnerin)

  1. Chiefly archaic form of Einwohner, now used specifically for
    1. (Southern Germany, Austria) inhabitant of a house
      Synonym: Bewohner
    2. (history) inhabitant of a city without the full rights of a citizen
      Antonym: Bürger

Declension[edit]