Cool MateResident
UK /["/ˈrezɪdənt/"]/US /["/ˈrezɪdənt/"]/
Definition
a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
In simple words: A person who lives in a place.
Examples
- The resident of the building reported a strange noise coming from the basement.
- As a resident of this city for over ten years, I've seen many changes.
- The hospital requires all resident doctors to complete a rigorous training program.
- There are many rights and responsibilities that come with being a resident in a community.
- The artist became a resident in the renowned art workshop for a year.
Usage notes
Use 'resident' when discussing people who live in a specific area, legally or permanently. Avoid in casual conversations when using simpler terms like 'local'.
Grammar pattern
resident + of + place
Memory hint
Think of 'reside', which means to live somewhere.
Collocations
- long-term resident
- permanent resident
- current resident
- resident population
- registered resident
Synonyms
- inhabitant
- local
- dweller
- native
- citizen
Antonyms
- visitor
- guest
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'inhabitant' – 'inhabitant' can be less formal.
- Using 'residents' as a verb – 'resident' is a noun.
- Misplacing the emphasis on the wrong syllable when pronouncing it.