noun
resident, inhabitant
B1
Bewohner (masculine) means 'resident' or 'inhabitant'. Singular: der Bewohner; plural: die Bewohner (same noun form). Genitive singular often des Bewohners; dative plural den Bewohnern. Declension follows regular masculine patterns. Use to refer to people living in a place; context decides between resident (temporary) and inhabitant (more permanent).
Examples
Das ist der Bewohner.
That's the resident.
Viele Bewohner des Hauses kennen sich gegenseitig.
Many residents of the building know each other.
Als Bewohner dieser Stadt fühle ich mich sehr wohl.
As an inhabitant of this city, I feel very comfortable.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine a door with a nameplate 'Bewohner' and a silhouette behind it
sounds a bit like 'be owner' — someone who lives in (owns or occupies) a place
der — many German nouns ending in -er are masculine (der Lehrer, der Fahrer, der Bewohner)
Notes
Bewohner refers generally to people who live in a place; the female form is Bewohnerin. It is used for apartments, buildings, towns, etc.