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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.

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Etymology

From Latin residens, present participle of resideo, "to remain behind, dwell".

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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.

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