tenant's
|ten/ant's|
B1
/ˈtɛnənts/
(tenant)
renter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tenant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'tenant', where 'tenir' meant 'to hold'.
Historical Evolution
'tenant' changed from the Old French word 'tenant' and eventually became the modern English word 'tenant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who holds or possesses', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'tenant', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a tenant.
The tenant's lease was renewed for another year.
Last updated: 2025/01/27 18:17