resident

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose qui habite de façon permanente dans un lieu donné.

Describes a person or thing that lives in a particular place on a long-term basis.

1. Living in a placeB1formal

   Living or staying in a particular place on a long-term basis.

   résident (qui vit dans un lieu)

   • The resident population of the island is about 5,000.
   • She is a resident doctor at the local hospital.
   • The resident birds stay here all year round.

   Synonymesdwellinglivingsettled

   Antonymesnonresidenttransientvisiting

2. Inherent or presentB2formal

   Existing or present in a particular place or thing.

   inhérent, présent

   • The resident bacteria in the gut help with digestion.
   • There is a resident expert on staff for technical questions.
   • The software has a resident memory feature.

   Synonymesembeddedexistingimmanentinherentinnateintrinsiclatentpresent

   Antonymesabsentalienexternalextraneousforeign

• Nom désignant une personne qui vit dans un lieu déterminé, comme un domicile, un quartier, une ville ou un pays.

A noun referring to a person who lives in a particular place, such as a house, neighborhood, city, or country.

1. Person living in a placeA2formal

   A person who lives in a particular place, such as a city, town, or neighborhood.

   habitant

   • The residents of the building complained about the noise.
   • She is a long-term resident of this town.
   • New residents must register with the local council.

   Synonymesdenizendwellerinhabitantlocaloccupant

   Antonymesnonresidentoutsidertouristtransientvisitor

2. Medical traineeB2formalmedical

   A doctor who is receiving specialized training in a hospital after completing medical school.

   médecin résident

   • The resident examined the patient before the senior doctor arrived.
   • She works as a surgical resident at the city hospital.
   • Residents often work long hours during their training.

   Synonymeshouse physicianinternregistrarresident physiciantrainee