Occupant: meaning, definitions and examples
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occupant
[หษkjสpษnt ]
Definitions
in a building
A person who resides or is present in a particular place, especially on a long-term basis. Occupants may be tenants, owners, or squatters.
Synonyms
dweller, inhabitant, resident.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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occupant |
This term is often used to refer to someone who is currently using or living in a space, such as a car, house, or office. It implies temporary or current use.
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resident |
Used to describe someone who lives somewhere permanently or for a long period. Itโs commonly used in relation to people living in a community, neighborhood, or building.
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inhabitant |
This word is used to describe someone who lives in a particular place, often with a focus on the number of people living in that place. It's more formal and is often used in statistics, reports, or descriptions of places.
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dweller |
Typically used to describe someone who lives in a specific type of place for a long time, often in a poetic or descriptive context. It is frequently associated with places like cities or caves.
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Examples of usage
- The occupants of the apartment building were asked to evacuate during the fire.
- The new occupants of the house were excited to make it their own.
- The office building has multiple occupants on different floors.
in a vehicle
A person who is traveling in a vehicle, especially the driver or passengers.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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occupant |
Used to refer to someone who resides or is present in a space, especially a vehicle or a building. It's a more formal term.
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passenger |
Refers to someone who is being transported in a vehicle but is not driving it. Used in public transport or private vehicles.
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rider |
Generally used for someone who is riding a bike, motorcycle, or horse. Can also refer to someone on public transit like a bus or train, but less commonly.
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driver |
Specific to someone who controls and drives a vehicle, such as a car or a bus. It clearly highlights the act of driving.
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Examples of usage
- The occupants of the car were uninjured in the accident.
- The police questioned the occupants of the suspicious vehicle.
- The bus had few occupants during the late-night route.
Translations
Translations of the word "occupant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ocupante
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคงเคฟเคตเคพเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Besetzer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penghuni
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตัะบะฐะฝะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ lokator
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ๆ่
๐ซ๐ท occupant
๐ช๐ธ ocupante
๐น๐ท iลgalci
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุชู
๐จ๐ฟ obyvatel
๐ธ๐ฐ obyvateฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ็จ่
๐ธ๐ฎ prebivalec
๐ฎ๐ธ รญbรบi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sakin
๐ฒ๐ฝ ocupante
Etymology
The word 'occupant' originated from the Latin word 'occupant-' (stem of occupans), present participle of 'occupare' meaning 'to take possession of'. The term has been used in English since the mid-16th century to refer to someone who occupies a particular place.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,388, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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