Tenant: meaning, definitions and examples

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tenant

[ ˈtɛnənt ]

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real estate

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

Synonyms

leaseholder, occupant, renter

Examples of usage

The tenant complained about a leak in the roof.
The landlord and tenant signed a lease agreement last month.

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law

A person who holds or possesses lands, tenements, or sometimes personal property by any kind of right or title.

Synonyms

holder, occupier, resident

Examples of usage

The tenant of the estate was responsible for its maintenance.
The tenant in common decided to sell the property.

Translations

Translations of the word "tenant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inquilino

🇮🇳 किरायेदार

🇩🇪 Mieter

🇮🇩 penyewa

🇺🇦 орендар

🇵🇱 najemca

🇯🇵 テナント

🇫🇷 locataire

🇪🇸 inquilino

🇹🇷 kiracı

🇰🇷 세입자

🇸🇦 مستأجر

🇨🇿 nájemce

🇸🇰 nájomca

🇨🇳 租户

🇸🇮 najemnik

🇮🇸 leigjandi

🇰🇿 жалға алушы

🇬🇪 ქირავნობის მფლობელი

🇦🇿 kirayəçi

🇲🇽 inquilino

Word origin

The word 'tenant' has its origins in Old French 'tenant', present participle of 'tenir' meaning 'to hold'. It entered Middle English in the 14th century. The concept of a tenant has existed throughout history, evolving from feudal relationships to modern lease agreements in real estate.