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resident

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/]

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Learn how to use resident in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “location”

(noun) a person who lives in a particular place. If you live in a house, apartment, or town, you are a resident of that area.

Example

The new resident on our street is very friendly.

Example

The residents of the building complained about the noisy neighbors.

Example

How long have you been a resident of this city?

Context: “status”

(adjective) used to describe something that is permanent or long-lasting in a specific place. If a doctor works at a hospital all the time, they are a resident doctor.

Example

She is a resident expert on medieval history.

Example

He is not a resident employee, he only works here part-time.

Example

Is she a resident teacher at the school?

How to pronounce resident

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/]

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