resident
Translation
resident, inhabitant
Examples
She is a resident of New York City.
She is a resident of New York City.
The hospital has a new resident in surgery.
The hospital has a new resident in surgery.
Grammar Patterns
a resident of ((a place)) a person who lives in a particular place She is a resident of New York City.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inhabitant, dweller, citizen; Antonyms: visitor, tourist
Etymology
From Latin `residere` 'to remain, reside,' from `re-` 'back' + `sedere` 'to sit.' It refers to someone who 'sits back' or stays in a place.
Memory Tips
A 'president' is a 'resident' of the official residence. The words sound similar, which can help you remember.