resident

Definition

  • noun: someone who lives in a particular place
  • noun: one who 'resides' in a place
  • adjective: living in a place for some length of time
  • often used humorously to refer to the person in a group who has a particular skill, area of knowledge, etc.
  • synonyms: doctor of medicine, gp, md

Examples

  • For her U.S. income taxes, she is considered a 'nonresident alien'. [=a person who is born in another country and is not considered a permanent resident of the U.S.]

  • The hotel dining room is open to 'non-residents' for dinner.

  • Several tribes are 'resident' in this part of the country.

Movie quotes

  • (..) He wanted someone he could trust. 'Hurricane Henry set to be ridden by Ray Walsh at ...' There's been a bit of a panic, sir. This is from the FO resident clerk. A Hungarian news bulletin. "British spy, work name Ellis, "travelling with false Hungarian papers, "has attempted to kidnap an unnamed (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
  • (..) Her name's Irina. 'This was last November. 'Mr Guillam sent me to Istanbul to check out a Russian trade delegate 'who might be persuaded to defect.' - 'Tufty Thesinger, resident.' - 'Yeah.' - Hiya, Ricki. - All right, mate? 'Did you know him? ' 'No, never met him.' (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy