noun, masculine/a.bi.tɑ̃/plural: habitants
an inhabitant of some place; someone who has a poor understanding of social conventions, making them look backward; anybody from a rural or recently colonized area; a member of the habitation colony at Stadacona founded by Samuel de Champlain, where Quebec City now lies; Montreal Canadiens hockey club or supporter of Montreal Canadiens hockey club
Synonyms: agriculteur, fermier