resident
REH-zih-duhnt
Resident (adj) means living in a particular place on a long-term or permanent basis. Example: “She is a resident doctor at the hospital.”
adj
1
Living in a particular place on a long-term or permanent basis.
"She is a resident doctor at the hospital."
"The resident population of the island is under 500."
"The museum employs a resident artist who works in the studio upstairs."
noun
1
A person who lives in a particular place.
"Local residents complained about the noise."
"Each resident of the building has a key to the shared garden."
"The new bus route will help residents reach the town centre faster."
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local residents
resident population
resident artist
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Etymology
From Latin residens, present participle of resideo, "to remain behind, dwell".
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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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