noun / adjective
resident
Someone who lives in a place, or living there.
Every resident in our building has access to the courtyard.
Etymology
Latin residere means to remain or sit back. A resident is someone who stays in a place as a home rather than merely passing through.
More examples
- Only resident students can enter the dorm after midnight.
- She is a longtime resident of this coastal town.
- The city asks residents to conserve water during the drought.
Forms
Similar words
- inhabitant
- Emphasizes living in a place, not formal residency status.
- occupant
- Refers to someone using a space, not necessarily living there.