Resident
noun
A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
He was a resident of New York.
Often appears as...
- resident alien
- resident doctor
adjective
Something or someone living or staying in a particular location.
She has applied for resident status.
Often appears as...
- resident permit
- resident advisor
Usage tips
Legal
noun
A medical graduate engaged in specialized practice under supervision in a hospital.
She is a resident in internal medicine.
Often appears as...
- medical resident
- surgical resident
Usage tips
Medical
noun
A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
He was a resident of New York.
Often appears as...
- resident alien
- resident doctor
adjective
Something or someone living or staying in a particular location.
She has applied for resident status.
Often appears as...
- resident permit
- resident advisor
Usage tips
Legal
noun
A medical graduate engaged in specialized practice under supervision in a hospital.
She is a resident in internal medicine.
Often appears as...
- medical resident
- surgical resident
Usage tips
Medical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Permanent Basis
Use 'resident' to emphasize living in a place for a long time, unlike a visitor.
After five years in Paris, he's now officially a resident.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Citizens
'Resident' doesn't mean the person is a citizen; they simply live there.
Despite being a resident of Italy, she holds a Brazilian passport.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
In legal situations, being a resident can affect your rights and obligations.
As a resident, you are eligible to vote in local elections.
Pro Tip 1/3Permanent Basis
Use 'resident' to emphasize living in a place for a long time, unlike a visitor.
After five years in Paris, he's now officially a resident.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Citizens
'Resident' doesn't mean the person is a citizen; they simply live there.
Despite being a resident of Italy, she holds a Brazilian passport.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
In legal situations, being a resident can affect your rights and obligations.
As a resident, you are eligible to vote in local elections.
Pro Tip 1/3Permanent Basis
Use 'resident' to emphasize living in a place for a long time, unlike a visitor.
After five years in Paris, he's now officially a resident.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Citizens
'Resident' doesn't mean the person is a citizen; they simply live there.
Despite being a resident of Italy, she holds a Brazilian passport.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
In legal situations, being a resident can affect your rights and obligations.
As a resident, you are eligible to vote in local elections.
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Returning to Fukushima PIPE...
to live in temporary housing. They hoped residents would come home, but many chose to move elsewhere. Oh, wow. And although the government claims the land is safe, Yanai is not convinced. So he's willing to put his life in danger to cleanup his place.
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Leana Wen: What your...
Not only did she sign advance directives, she wrote a 12-page document about how she had suffered enough, how it was time for her to go. One day, when I was a resident physician, I got a call to say that she was in the intensive care unit.
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Where did Russia come...
while residents of some cities enjoyed great culture, literacy, and even democratic freedoms uncommon for the time. But nothing lasts forever. Fratricidal disputes over succession began to erode central power
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Lessons we can learn...
bunch of men and women clad in identical great t-shirts emblazoned with the words Rubicon they came there to help residents comb through the debris for their possessions and their keepsakes
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The Unsinkable Lizard PIPE...
some of the smallest residents are the most ingenious the tiny pygmy gecko is a master of the jungle so my newt it could sit on a fingertip he is dwarfed by life in the undergrowth
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Why do we have museums?...
wax museum, theater, and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid, and a bearded lady,
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Extraordinary Lion Hunt...
We tried to persuade them to do so with the help of scientists, by playing back the roar of a strange lion to a resident pride.
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Defending the ant nest...
but it's not going to impress a driver ant. The ants penetrate deep into the nest, and the residents intensify their warning.
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Best Lion Moments Part 2...
we tried to persuade them to do so with the help of scientists by paying back the roar of a strange land to a resident pride
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5 Reasons Ants Are...
hand the ants penetrate deep into the nest and the residents intensify their
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Returning to Fukushima PIPE...
to live in temporary housing. They hoped residents would come home, but many chose to move elsewhere. Oh, wow. And although the government claims the land is safe, Yanai is not convinced. So he's willing to put his life in danger to cleanup his place.
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Leana Wen: What your...
Not only did she sign advance directives, she wrote a 12-page document about how she had suffered enough, how it was time for her to go. One day, when I was a resident physician, I got a call to say that she was in the intensive care unit.
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Where did Russia come...
while residents of some cities enjoyed great culture, literacy, and even democratic freedoms uncommon for the time. But nothing lasts forever. Fratricidal disputes over succession began to erode central power
Video examples
Lessons we can learn...
bunch of men and women clad in identical great t-shirts emblazoned with the words Rubicon they came there to help residents comb through the debris for their possessions and their keepsakes
Video examples
The Unsinkable Lizard PIPE...
some of the smallest residents are the most ingenious the tiny pygmy gecko is a master of the jungle so my newt it could sit on a fingertip he is dwarfed by life in the undergrowth
Video examples
Why do we have museums?...
wax museum, theater, and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid, and a bearded lady,
Video examples
Extraordinary Lion Hunt...
We tried to persuade them to do so with the help of scientists, by playing back the roar of a strange lion to a resident pride.
Video examples
Defending the ant nest...
but it's not going to impress a driver ant. The ants penetrate deep into the nest, and the residents intensify their warning.
Video examples
Best Lion Moments Part 2...
we tried to persuade them to do so with the help of scientists by paying back the roar of a strange land to a resident pride
Video examples
5 Reasons Ants Are...
hand the ants penetrate deep into the nest and the residents intensify their
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Thomas Menino
American Politician
And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Boston's great epic - the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most.
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Gretchen Whitmer
American Politician
The voices of the residents of Flint did not get heard by people that were making decisions and I think that's the most important thing. I want to make sure those voices are answered in the future.
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Michelle Bachelet
Chilean Politician
By including women in decision-making, city governments will be in a better position to fulfill their responsibility to ensure the safety of their residents, especially women and girls.
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Rashida Tlaib
American Politician
I can tell you, you know, I am a person that every - people that do really know me well know that I'm extremely passionate about fighting for my families and the residents back home.
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Letitia James
American Public Servant
No NYCHA resident should have to worry about the walk home at night through their neighborhood after they finish work. Yet for some NYCHA residents, worrying is a part of daily life.
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Ned Lamont
American Politician
Words cannot express how grateful I am to live in a state where its residents look after one another, respect one another, and offer help when someone is in need.
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Lou Barletta
American Politician
I saw my city gripped by fear. Because of violent acts committed by illegal aliens, my residents were afraid to shop - or even drive - on certain streets.
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Annalee Newitz
American Journalist
Cities are not static objects to be feared or admired, but are instead a living process that residents are changing all the time.
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Yitzhak Navon
Israeli Politician
One way or another, Gaza's residents must live in peace with Israel.
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Michael Tubbs
American Politician
I'm committed to helping the residents of Stockton succeed.
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Thomas Menino
American Politician
And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Boston's great epic - the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most.
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Gretchen Whitmer
American Politician
The voices of the residents of Flint did not get heard by people that were making decisions and I think that's the most important thing. I want to make sure those voices are answered in the future.
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Michelle Bachelet
Chilean Politician
By including women in decision-making, city governments will be in a better position to fulfill their responsibility to ensure the safety of their residents, especially women and girls.
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Rashida Tlaib
American Politician
I can tell you, you know, I am a person that every - people that do really know me well know that I'm extremely passionate about fighting for my families and the residents back home.
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Letitia James
American Public Servant
No NYCHA resident should have to worry about the walk home at night through their neighborhood after they finish work. Yet for some NYCHA residents, worrying is a part of daily life.
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Ned Lamont
American Politician
Words cannot express how grateful I am to live in a state where its residents look after one another, respect one another, and offer help when someone is in need.
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Lou Barletta
American Politician
I saw my city gripped by fear. Because of violent acts committed by illegal aliens, my residents were afraid to shop - or even drive - on certain streets.
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Annalee Newitz
American Journalist
Cities are not static objects to be feared or admired, but are instead a living process that residents are changing all the time.
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Yitzhak Navon
Israeli Politician
One way or another, Gaza's residents must live in peace with Israel.
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Michael Tubbs
American Politician
I'm committed to helping the residents of Stockton succeed.
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