noun
denizen
Denizen (noun) means an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place.
noun
1
An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place.
2
One who frequents a place.
3
A person with rights between those of naturalized citizen and resident alien (roughly permanent resident), obtained through letters patent.
4
An animal or plant from a particular range or habitat.
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Etymology
From Middle English denisein, from Old French denzein, from deinz (“within”) + -ein, from Late Latin dē intus (“from within”), whence French dans.
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What is the meaning of denizen?
"denizen" (noun) means an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place.
What are the different meanings of denizen?
"denizen" has 3 main meanings: 1. An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place; 2. One who frequents a place; 3. A person with rights between those of naturalized citizen and resident alien (roughly permanent resident), obtained through letters patent.