Resident (en. Residente)
/ˈrɛzɪdənt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who lives in a particular place, often having legal rights to reside there.
As a resident of the town, you receive benefits from the local government.
Bilang residente ng bayan, may mga benepisyo kang natatanggap mula sa lokal na gobyerno.
An individual whose primary residence is in a particular location.
The residents of the city had the opportunity to vote in the election.
Ang mga residente ng lungsod ay nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na bumoto sa halalan.
A person who exists in a particular community or organization for a set period.
There are residents who must adhere to the school's rules.
May mga residente na kinakailangang sumunod sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.
Etymology
from the Latin 'residens', meaning 'one who resides'
Common Phrases and Expressions
residents
refers to people living in a specific location.
mga residente
Related Words
residence
A place where a person lives.
residensya
migrant
A person who moves from one country or place to another.
migrante
community
A group of people living in a particular area.
komunidad
Slang Meanings
Local dweller
Who are you? Are you just a local dweller here in the town?
Sino ka? Taga-roon ka lang dito sa bayan?
Neighbor
It's okay, I'm just a neighbor here.
Ayos lang, kapitbahay lang ako dito.
Resident
I am also a resident in this barangay.
Resident din ako sa barangay na ito.