Many residents objected to the new construction project.
Many residents objected to the new construction project.
English
resident
ˈrezɪdənt, ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt
Meaning: a person who lives in a place; a doctor in training
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Example sentences
Local residents are unhappy with the new parking rules.
Local residents are unhappy with the new parking rules.
The noise had a lasting psychological effect on the residents.
The noise had a lasting psychological effect on the residents.
The local residents were ordered to evacuate the coastal areas before the hurricane made landfall.
The local residents were ordered to evacuate the coastal areas before the hurricane made landfall.
The new community center aims to be inclusive of all residents.
The new community center aims to be inclusive of all residents.
Usage Notes
Typically refers to someone who lives in a particular house, building, or area. In North America, it also refers to a medical graduate receiving specialized training in a hospital.
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