Resident: meaning, definitions and examples

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resident

[ ˈrɛzɪd(ə)nt ]

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permanent

A person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there.

Synonyms

citizen, dweller, inhabitant

Examples of usage

The residents of the neighborhood were happy with the new park.
She has been a resident of the city for over 10 years.

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medical

A physician who is training in a specialized field of medicine.

Synonyms

intern, trainee

Examples of usage

She is a resident in the pediatrics department at the hospital.
The hospital has several residents working in different specialties.

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legal

Having a permanent home in a particular place.

Synonyms

domiciled, settled

Examples of usage

He is a resident alien in the United States.
The company must pay taxes as a resident business.

Translations

Translations of the word "resident" in other languages:

🇵🇹 residente

🇮🇳 निवासी

🇩🇪 Bewohner

🇮🇩 penduduk

🇺🇦 мешканець

🇵🇱 rezydent

🇯🇵 居住者

🇫🇷 résident

🇪🇸 residente

🇹🇷 ikamet eden

🇰🇷 거주자

🇸🇦 مقيم

🇨🇿 rezident

🇸🇰 rezident

🇨🇳 居民

🇸🇮 prebivalec

🇮🇸 íbúi

🇰🇿 тұрғын

🇬🇪 მოსახლე

🇦🇿 rezident

🇲🇽 residente

Word origin

The word 'resident' originated in the late 14th century from the Latin word 'residentem' meaning 'dwelling'. Over time, it evolved to refer to someone who resides in a particular place or has a permanent home there. In the medical field, a resident is a physician undergoing specialized training. The legal term 'resident' is used to describe someone who has a permanent home in a specific location.