nester

/ˈnɛstər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who or that which makes a nest; a bird that builds a nest.

“The robin was a diligent nester, carefully weaving twigs together to build its home.”

2. noun

A person who lives in a particular place or has a particular characteristic, especially one that is associated with a particular social class or group.

“In the small town, the nesters were a tight-knit community of long-time residents.”

3. verb

To make a nest; to settle or come to rest in a particular place.

“The bird nester its eggs in a secluded corner of the forest.”

Synonyms

  • dweller
  • settler

Antonyms

  • migrant
  • wanderer