occupant

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который живёт или занимает определённое место в течение длительного времени, или того, кто родился в этом месте.

A noun referring to a person who lives in or occupies a particular place for an extended period, or someone who was born in that place.

1. Resident or InhabitantB1formal

   A person who lives in a particular place for an extended period, often considered a local.

   Житель или обитатель

   • The occupant of the house has lived there for over twenty years.
   • She is a long-term occupant of the apartment building.
   • The census collects data on every occupant of the region.

   Synonymsdenizendwellerinhabitantoccupierresident

   Antonymsguestsojournertransientvisitor

2. Person in a vehicle or seatB1formal

   A person who is currently inside a vehicle or sitting in a designated seat.

   Пассажир

   • The car's occupant was unharmed in the accident.
   • Every occupant of the bus must wear a seatbelt.
   • The driver and the front-seat occupant were talking.

   Synonymspassengerridersitter

3. Holder of a position or roleB2formal

   A person who holds a particular office, title, or position.

   Обладатель должности

   • The current occupant of the presidency is facing re-election.
   • She is the occupant of the chair in linguistics at the university.
   • The occupant of the role must have strong leadership skills.

   Synonymsbearerholderincumbentofficeholderpossessor