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denizen

[ˈdɛnɪzn]

denizen Definition

  • 1an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
  • 2a person, animal, or plant that is native or restricted to a particular place or region

Using denizen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "denizen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The denizens of the forest include deer, rabbits, and squirrels.

  • Example

    He has become a denizen of the local pub.

  • Example

    The city's denizens are known for their love of jazz music.

denizen Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for denizen

Idioms Using denizen

  • a person who is well-traveled and knowledgeable about different cultures and customs

    Example

    As a diplomat, he has become a denizen of the world, having lived in many different countries.

  • a person who spends a lot of time on the internet

    Example

    He's a denizen of the internet, spending hours each day browsing social media and playing online games.

  • an actor or performer who is experienced and comfortable on stage

    Example

    She's a denizen of the stage, having performed in countless plays and musicals throughout her career.

Phrases with denizen

  • an aquatic creature that lives in the depths of the ocean

    Example

    The giant squid is a denizen of the deep.

  • a person who is active or works during the night

    Example

    As a nurse, she has become a denizen of the night shift.

  • a criminal or someone associated with the criminal underworld

    Example

    The police arrested several denizens of the underworld in a recent sting operation.

Origins of denizen

from Middle English 'denisein', from Old French 'deinz', meaning 'within'

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Summary: denizen in Brief

'Denizen' [ˈdɛnɪzn] refers to an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place, or a person, animal, or plant that is native or restricted to a particular place or region. It can be used to describe creatures like 'denizens of the deep,' or people like 'a denizen of the night.' The term also extends into idioms like 'a denizen of the world,' which denotes a well-traveled person, and 'a denizen of the internet,' which describes someone who spends a lot of time online.