AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word

resident

/ˈrezɪdənt/ Syllables: ˈres·i·dent

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A person who lives in a particular place.

Synonyms

inhabitant occupant local

Antonyms

visitor transient

Translations

resident in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

ساكن، مقيم

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

الشخص الذي يعيش في مكان معين بشكل دائم.

Easy Explanation

A resident is someone who officially lives in a place. Local residents are consulted in community planning.

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Memory TipResident comes from Latin 'residere' meaning to remain seated — a resident stays in one place.

Contextual Examples

Local residents were consulted before the construction of the new bypass was approved.

The study surveyed residents of urban areas about their attitudes towards public transport.

Permanent residents are entitled to the same social services as citizens.

Word Families & Pronunciation