The crossword solutions for the term INHABITANT SUFFIX are 'ITE' and 'OTE'. The suffix '-ite' is derived from the Latin word 'itus' which means 'belonging to' or 'inhabitant of'. It is used to form nouns that refer to a person or thing associated with a place, such as 'ISRAELITE' or 'Canaanite'. The suffix '-ote' is derived from the Greek word 'otos' which also means 'belonging to' or 'inhabitant of'. It is used to form nouns that refer to a person or thing associated with a place, such as 'ATHENIAN' or 'Theban'.