IPA: /ˈpiːp.lər/
KK: /ˈpiplər/
A person who lives in a particular place or area, often referring to those who have settled there.
The peopler of the town welcomed the new residents with open arms.
This word originates from Old English, meaning a person or individual belonging to a group or community. The term 'peopler' is a modern formation that combines 'people' (from Old English *popul*, meaning a group of individuals) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who).
Think of 'people' as a group of individuals, and remember that 'peopler' refers to a person who belongs to that group.