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

  • (..) Mansion's here. What about the pods? They'll probably deactivate the pods around here for the residents' safety. That could work. I could get close enough. Every peacekeeper's gonna be waiting. Next to our faces (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
  • (..) that will not change President snow has pulled back peacekeepers to fortify the center of the city. He's evacuating residents from the outer blocks. These civilians will be confused and desperate. You are under orders not to target them. (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2