resident
|res/i/dent|
/ˈrɛzɪdənt/
living in a place
Etymology
'resident' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'residentem,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'sedere' meant 'to sit.'
'residentem' transformed into the Old French word 'resident,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resident' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'one who remains or stays,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person living in a place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
The residents of the apartment building organized a community meeting.
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Adjective 1
living in a particular place.
She is a resident doctor at the hospital.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35