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 evacuation order was the first issued in southern Lebanon since 14 June, when residents of 29 towns and villages were told to flee their homes.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
But there is no guarantee that a vibrant riverfront will completely offset the city’s ongoing weaknesses, including an underfunded public school system and inadequate public transportation, that dissuade potential new residents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Instead, every decision is quoted based on specific guidelines spelled out in the preservation plan, which was drafted and approved by Sunset Square residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The specter of higher sales taxes could have made many state residents shop across state borders with lower sales taxes, Blouin said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Like the boy felt useful helping the residents of Shady Glen.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
