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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

  • (..) Harassment! I see harassment! Maybe you'd like to see some excessive force? Madman with a gun. WOMAN : With residents furious... ...at the unprecedented show of police strength to round up the inmates... We're about to raise these bridges. Officer, I am a Gotham City (..)
    2005 Batman Begins