resident
noun
a person who resides in a place.
residents
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pluralof resident.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The bases seemed all but abandoned, with word among residents that American service members, a common sight in Bahrain, have all but disappeared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
He said residents were also worried about flooding as the fields currently absorbed "vast amounts of rainwater".
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Rhode Island and Virginia have now created programs for 2027 that offer some residents financial assistance with their premiums.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
The propositions unlock billions in bond dollars to build housing and help residents buy homes in a state where the median price is nearly $900,000, according to recent data.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The Great Tohoku Earthquake struck during the workday, and after the shaking stopped, the first impulse of many residents, panicking because of the unusual strength of the earthquake, was to head for home.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
