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occupant

noun oc·cu·pant \-pənt\

: a person who is using or living in a particular building, apartment, or room

: a person who is in a room, vehicle, etc., at a particular time

Full Definition of OCCUPANT

: one who acquires title by occupancy

: one who occupies a particular place; especially : resident

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Synonyms: denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabiter, inhabitant, resident, resider, tenant

OCCUPANT Defined for Kids

noun oc·cu·pant \ˈä-kyə-pənt\

: a person who uses, lives in, or possesses a place

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