resident

From Wiktionary

resident is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/
• SAMPA: /"rEzId(@)nt/

[change] Noun

Singular resident

Plural residents

1. A resident is somebody who lives in a particular area.

   The local residents like the tourism because it creates more jobs for them.

[change] Adjective

Positive resident

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If you are resident somewhere, you live or work there.

   If you are not resident in the town, you may not use the town pool.

   The resident population at the school has grown each year, and now most of our students live here.