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/ˈtɛnənt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.
The tenant signed a lease agreement for the apartment.
A person who holds a tenancy, typically under a formal agreement with a landlord.
As a long-term tenant, she had the right to renew her lease.
One that occupies a position or place, especially in relation to property.
The building has several tenants, each running their own businesses.
In legal terms, a person who has the temporary use of property owned by another under a lease.
The tenant is entitled to quiet enjoyment of the premises as per the lease agreement.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Old French 'tenant', from 'tenir' meaning 'to hold'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tenant rights:
Legal entitlements of tenants regarding their rented property.
tenant lease:
A contract stipulating the terms under which a tenant occupies a property.
tenant screening:
The process of evaluating a rental applicant's qualifications.
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Slang Meanings
Renting a space long-term.
He's been a tenant for years, but he's thinking of buying a house.
Living in a place without ownership.
She's just a tenant; she doesn't have to worry about maintenance.