resident — a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrezɪdənt/
Example Sentences
- The apartment building's residents formed a superhero squad to fight against noisy neighbors.
- As a resident of this city for 20 years, I have voting rights in local elections.
- The exhausted medical resident dreamed of coffee IV drips during surgery.
resident
NOUN[/ˈrezɪdənt/]
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis
When the resident saw the president pass, the difference was evident at last!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'residens', the present participle of 'residere' meaning 'to sit back' or 'to remain'. Formed from the prefix 're-' (back) and 'sedere' (to sit).
Breakdown
re- (back) + sid (sit) + -ent (one who) = resident (one who sits/remains in a place)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The apartment building's residents formed a superhero squad to fight against noisy neighbors.”
“As a resident of this city for 20 years, I have voting rights in local elections.”
“The exhausted medical resident dreamed of coffee IV drips during surgery.”
“Hotel residents receive a 10% discount at the spa and restaurant.”
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