occupant
Translation
occupant, resident, tenant, passenger
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) occupant ((of sth.)) a person who lives or works in a room or building The occupant of the car was not injured.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resident, tenant, inhabitant, passenger
Etymology
From the verb 'occupy' + '-ant', a suffix indicating a person who performs an action. 'Occupy' is from Latin 'occupare' (to take possession of).
Memory Tips
An 'occupant' is someone who 'occupies' a space, like a house or a car seat.