Meaning & Definition of Resident in English
English⟶
Resident
/rɛzɪdənt/
noun
1. Someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
synonym:
- resident,
- occupant,
- occupier
2. A physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital
- "The resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital"
synonym:
- house physician,
- resident,
- resident physician
adjective
1. Living in a particular place
- "Resident aliens"
synonym:
- resident
2. Used of animals that do not migrate
synonym:
- nonmigratory,
- resident