occupant
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oc·cu·pant

noun \-pənt\

Definition of OCCUPANT

1
: one who acquires title by occupancy
2
: one who occupies a particular place; especially : resident

Examples of OCCUPANT

  1. The apartment's previous occupant was a painter.
  2. Both of the car's occupants were injured.

First Known Use of OCCUPANT

1596

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