Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Ocuppant"

A: They're very similar. I would say "occupant" is used more frequently to describe a person who resides or is present in a house or vehicle and can often be temporary. "Inhabitant" sounds more permanent - a person or animal who occupies a place for a long period of time.

"The sole occupant of the car was an older woman." "The apartment's previous occupant was a musician."

"Dallas has over 1.3 million inhabitants." "Stellar's sea lions are inhabitants of the Japanese coast."