res·i·dent
ˈre-zə-dənt 
ˈrez-dənt,
ˈre-zə-ˌdent
Examples of resident in a Sentence
Adjective
Several tribes are resident in this part of the country.
Noun
a resident of Atlanta
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Our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard facilitated a safe and efficient transport of the alien offenders off Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, ensuring the safety of the residents of those communities.
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Adjective
Guests will sail aboard the luxurious and modern Amadeus Star, enjoying hotel-style comforts, gourmet cuisine, and private small-group excursions led by an experienced resident tour director.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
If the issues are more serious — such as an old injury that went untreated and is causing posture problems — Layan's resident physiotherapist can recommend a massage or laser treatment to address the problem.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Noun
Miami, for example, requires city residents and employees to enroll for hurricane parking to be eligible.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard facilitated a safe and efficient transport of the alien offenders off Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, ensuring the safety of the residents of those communities.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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“Resident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resident. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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resident
1 of 2 adjective
res·i·dent
ˈrez-əd-ənt
-ə-ˌdent
1
: living in a place for some length of time
2
: working on a regular or full-time basis
a resident physician
3
: not migrating to other areas
resident birds
resident
2 of 2 noun1
: one who resides in a place
2
: a person (as a physician) serving a residency
Medical Definition
resident
noun
res·i·dent
ˈrez-əd-ənt, ˈrez-dənt
: a physician serving a residency
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