noun
occupant
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noun
1
A person who lives in, uses, or is present in a place.
"The previous occupant left the flat spotless."
"All occupants of the car were wearing seatbelts."
How to Use Occupant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who lives in or is present in a particular place.
Common pairings
sole occupant
previous occupant
car occupant
Word Forms
occupants plural
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Etymology
From Latin occupans, present participle of occupare, "to seize, take possession of".