resident

noun
UK: /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/
US: /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/

  1. A person who lives in a particular place.

    1. She is a resident of this town.
    2. Many residents have complained about the increased noise levels in their neighborhood from the new construction project.

  2. A doctor who is training in a hospital.

    1. The resident checked my heart.
    2. The medical resident carefully reviewed the patient's chart before making any recommendations to the attending physician.

Synonyms

inhabitant local occupant
resident adjective

  1. Living in a particular place.

    1. The resident population is aging.
    2. The resident artist showcased amazing artworks, significantly contributing to our art gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resident" in English means: A person who lives in a particular place., A doctor who is training in a hospital..

The phonetic transcription of "resident" is /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/ in British English and /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resident": inhabitant, local, occupant.

Example usage of "resident": "She is a resident of this town.". More examples on the page.