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resident

resident

1.8
A person who lives in a place for a long time
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛzɪdənt/
translation icon : residente
  • Many long-term residents of the city are concerned about the new development plans.
  • local residents
  • city residents
  • town residents

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Examples

  • The 2000 census figures indicated that the community had 3,350 residents within its city limits.

    Academic text (2008)
  • But that's something that local residents might actually care about.

  • I am a legal resident of the United States, therefore I have the same civil rights as you.

  • Also we have a full range of activities for our residents.

  • For many of the town's older residents, the post office initially served this purpose.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Many of our residents like to go to the movies or the library or the bowling alley.

  • All residents are urged to seek immediate shelter.

  • However, we know little about how older residents respond when a natural disaster destroys their community.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Residents are urged to stay indoors if possible.

  • We are also deeply grateful to the residents of Greensburg for their warmth and hospitality.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

inhabitant
vsresident
106 2.8

A person or animal that lives in a particular place

emphasizes long-term or permanent residence rather than mere presence
occupant
vsresident
62 3.3

A person who lives in a house or uses a seat

implies longer or permanent living and excludes mainly short-term presence
dweller
vsresident
49 3.2

A person or animal who lives in a certain place

is used mainly for people living long-term, not for animals or temporary cases
occupier
vsresident
7 4.1

A person who lives in a house or apartment

is about long-term living and differs from short-term use
habitant
vsresident
  • UK
1 5.4

A person or animal that lives in a place

limits use to people staying long-term rather than animals or short stays
abider
vsresident
8.1

A person who lives in a place for a long time

focuses on long or permanent presence rather than temporary staying
indweller
vsresident
9.6

A person or animal that lives in a place

stresses long-term human living rather than general inhabiting by any being

Antonyms

908 1.0

A person who goes to a place for a short time to see someone or something

11 7.0

A person who stays in a place only for a short time

3 3.7

A person who does not live in a particular country or city

Compounds

resident physician
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A doctor who lives and works in a hospital while training under senior staff to care for patients

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9.9

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9.9

A person in an online group who often posts rude or silly messages to get a reaction

How Long

resident
1.8
homeowner
216 2.5
to tenant
1 4.8
visitor
908 1.0

Surface Forms

resident singular
residents plural

Morphology

resident = reside (transparent) = reside + ent

The noun 'resident' meaning 'a person who lives in a place' is a direct deverbal formation from 'reside' with '-ent' and is easily inferred by learners familiar with 'reside'.

Etymology

Resident comes from the Latin word residere, meaning 'to sit' or 'to remain'. A resident is therefore someone who stays and lives in a place for a long time, not just a visitor.