Denizened: meaning, definitions and examples

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denizened

 

[ หˆdษ›nษชzษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

habitat resident

A denizen is an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place, often implying a level of familiarity or integration within that environment. The term is frequently used to refer to animals, plants, or people who reside in a specific ecosystem or locale. In a broader social context, a denizen may also refer to someone who is not a citizen but resides in a community, benefiting from its resources and culture.

Synonyms

dweller, inhabitant, occupant, resident.

Examples of usage

  • The denizens of the forest include deer and foxes.
  • As a long-time denizen of the city, she knew all the best spots.
  • The aquarium is home to many denizens of the sea.

Translations

Translations of the word "denizened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น habitante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคตเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einwohner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penduduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตัˆะบะฐะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszkaniec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habitant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habitante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ฃผ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงูƒู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obyvatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obyvateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ…ๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebivalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญbรบi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€า“ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habitante

Etymology

The word 'denizen' originates from the Middle English term 'denizayn' or 'denizene', derived from the Old French 'denizain', which denoted a resident or inhabitant, particularly one who had been granted certain rights or privileges. This Old French term is rooted in the Latin word 'deinnensus', meaning 'to inhabit' or 'to dwell'. Historically, 'denizen' was used in a legal context to describe someone who resided in a place without being a citizen, particularly in cases of foreign nationals living in a municipality. Over time, the usage of the term has expanded beyond its legal origins to encompass broader meanings, including the residents of various ecosystems as well as individuals deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of a community.