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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

  • (..) Biometrics have been instituted in both Afghanistan and Iraq where individuals are subject to fingerprint devices, iris scanners and electronic databases, to screen local residents, as well as DNA tests. This includes anyone within the populace of a combat zone. Someone has to go out there with (..)
    2009 Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup