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Synonyms & Similar Words
resident
inhabitant
tenant
dweller
occupier
holder
possessor
residentiary
denizen
citizen
townsman
villager
householder
lessee
lodger
boarder
roomer
inmate
prisoner
detainee
captive
guest
visitor
sojourner
transient
traveler
commuter
migrant
settler
colonist
squatter
usurper
Meaning of Occupant
A person who lives or stays in a place.
Definitions
- A person who occupies a particular place or position, especially in relation to a building, room, or vehicle.
- * A person who holds or possesses something, especially a piece of land or property.
Etymology of Occupant
The word "occupant" comes from the Old French word "occupant", which is derived from the Latin word "occupare", meaning "to take or seize".
Historically, the word has been used to describe a person who takes possession of a place or thing, often in a physical or military sense.
Example Uses
- The occupant of the apartment was a young professional who worked from home.
- * The driver and occupant of the vehicle were both injured in the accident.
- * The new policy aims to protect the rights of occupants in rental properties.