occupant

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que vive u ocupa un lugar determinado, ya sea de forma temporal o permanente, o que posee o tiene derecho a usar una propiedad.

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.

   Ocupante o residente de un lugar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdenizendwellerinhabitantoccupierresident

   Antónimosguestsojournertransientvisitor

2. Person in a vehicle or seatB1formal

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

   Ocupante de un vehículo o asiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimospassengerridersitter

3. Holder of a position or roleB2formal

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

   Titular de un cargo o puesto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbearerholderincumbentofficeholderpossessor