denizen — an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdenɪzən/
Korean meaning: 특정 장소의 거주자, 주민
Korean pronunciation: **데**니즌
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy has become a regular denizen of our dorm hallway.
- Sharks are fearsome denizens of the ocean depths.
- My cat thinks she's the supreme denizen of the couch.
denizen
NOUN//ˈdenɪzən//
an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
The elderly barista is a beloved denizen of this neighborhood coffee shop
From prison denizen to welcomed citizen
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'denizen' meaning 'inhabitant,' derived from Latin 'deintus' meaning 'from within' or 'internal.' The word entered English through Norman French influence.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy has become a regular denizen of our dorm hallway.”
“Sharks are fearsome denizens of the ocean depths.”
“My cat thinks she's the supreme denizen of the couch.”
“The hermit was a mysterious denizen of the mountain cave.”
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