Resident

Meaning

a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place

A person who lives in a particular place.

Example Sentences

She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.

Every resident of the building must follow the safety rules.

Example Expressions

permanent resident

Synonyms

inhabitant, dweller, citizen, occupant, tenant

Entry 1

inhabitant, dweller, citizen, occupant

Entry 2

inhabitant, occupant, dweller, tenant

Antonyms

visitor, tourist, transient, outsider

Entry 1

visitor, tourist, transient, outsider

Entry 2

visitor, outsider, tourist

Collocations

permanent resident, local resident, senior resident, resident doctor

Entry 1

permanent resident, local resident, senior resident, resident doctor

Entry 2

resident doctor, local resident, permanent resident