noun

occupant

occupant, resident, tenant, passenger

The previous occupant of the house left it clean.

The previous occupant of the house left it clean.

All occupants must exit the vehicle now.

All occupants must exit the vehicle now.

((the)) occupant ((of sth.)) a person who lives or works in a room or building The occupant of the car was not injured.

Synonyms: resident, tenant, inhabitant, passenger

From the verb 'occupy' + '-ant', a suffix indicating a person who performs an action. 'Occupy' is from Latin 'occupare' (to take possession of).

An 'occupant' is someone who 'occupies' a space, like a house or a car seat.

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