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occupant

[ˈɑːkjəpənt]

occupant Definition

a person who lives or works in a particular place.

Using occupant: Examples

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

  • Example

    The new occupants of the apartment were very noisy.

  • Example

    The building's occupants were evacuated due to the fire.

  • Example

    The car's previous occupant left their phone behind.

occupant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for occupant

Phrases with occupant

  • sole occupant

    the only person living or working in a particular place

    Example

    The sole occupant of the house was an elderly woman.

  • the person who currently lives or works in a particular place

    Example

    The current occupant of the office is on vacation this week.

  • the person who lived or worked in a particular place before the current occupant

    Example

    The previous occupant of the apartment left a lot of furniture behind.

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Summary: occupant in Brief

An 'occupant' [ˈɑːkjəpənt] is a person who lives or works in a particular place. It can refer to anyone from a tenant in an apartment to the sole occupant of a house. Synonyms include 'resident' and 'inhabitant,' while idioms and phrases include 'sole occupant' and 'previous occupant.'