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occupant — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • occupant noun A person who lives in, uses, or is present in a place.
  • occupier noun One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.
  • tenant noun Someone who pays rent to live in or use a property owned by someone else.

Senses

occupant is used for these senses in English:

  • occupant A person who occupies an office or a position.
  • occupant A person sitting in a car or other vehicle.
  • occupier One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.
  • tenant (by extension) One who has possession of any place.

Related French words