resident
0 antonyms and opposites of resident, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Living in a particular place on a long-term or permanent basis.
How to use resident
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin residens, present participle of resideo, "to remain behind, dwell".
Full origin of resident →Frequently asked questions
What does “resident” mean?
The word “resident” means living in a particular place on a long-term or permanent basis.
How do you pronounce “resident”?
“Resident” is pronounced REH-zih-duhnt (/ˈɹɛzɪdənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “resident” in a sentence?
Here is “resident” used in a sentence: “She is a resident doctor at the hospital.”
What part of speech is “resident”?
Depending on how it is used, “resident” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “resident” come from?
The word “resident” comes from Latin. From Latin residens, present participle of resideo, "to remain behind, dwell".
Is “resident” a common word?
“Resident” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “resident” have?
“Resident” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: living in a particular place on a long-term or permanent basis.
What is the difference between a resident and a citizen?
A resident is a person who lives in a particular place, regardless of nationality. A citizen is a legal member of a country, with rights such as holding that country's passport and voting. You can be a resident of a country without being its citizen, and a citizen can live abroad without being a resident.
What is the difference between resident and inhabitant?
Both refer to someone who lives in a place, but resident implies living there on a long-term or permanent basis and is the usual choice in official or legal contexts, such as "residents of the borough." Inhabitant is more general and often used for populations as a whole, as in "the island has 500 inhabitants."
Is it resident of or resident in?
When resident is a noun, use of: "a resident of London." When resident is an adjective, in is standard, especially in formal British and legal usage: "she is resident in the UK for tax purposes." Both patterns are correct; the choice depends on whether resident is acting as a noun or an adjective.
What is the difference between resident and residence?
Resident refers to the person who lives in a place, while residence refers to the place itself or the state of living there, as in "his official residence" or "a permit for permanent residence." Mixing them up is a common mistake in formal writing. Remember: a resident lives in a residence.