res·i·dent
ˈre-zə-dənt 
ˈrez-dənt,
ˈre-zə-ˌdent
Examples of resident in a Sentence
Adjective
Several tribes are resident in this part of the country.
Noun
a resident of Atlanta
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Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
While nonlocal vehicles were redirected to take Idaho 55, resident traffic in the area was allowed through the collapse zone sporadically as experts assessed the site and created a plan for repairs.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Affirmative votes on each bond would lead to a property tax increase for Independence residents, which city officials have said will be phased in slowly over time.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
After running a series of high-profile events for Rolls-Royce and Porsche, the company was recently designated the resident AV event production company for The Astorian and LeTesserae in Houston, Texas.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
While nonlocal vehicles were redirected to take Idaho 55, resident traffic in the area was allowed through the collapse zone sporadically as experts assessed the site and created a plan for repairs.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
Coral Gables residents headed to the polls Tuesday to decide on a mayor and two city commissioners in an election season characterized by mudslinging and allegations of intimidation.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Affirmative votes on each bond would lead to a property tax increase for Independence residents, which city officials have said will be phased in slowly over time.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Resident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resident. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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resident
1 of 2 adjective
res·i·dent
ˈrez-əd-ənt
-ə-ˌdent
1
: living in a place for some length of time
2
: working on a regular or full-time basis
a resident physician
3
: not migrating to other areas
resident birds
resident
2 of 2 noun1
: one who resides in a place
2
: a person (as a physician) serving a residency
Medical Definition
resident
noun
res·i·dent
ˈrez-əd-ənt, ˈrez-dənt
: a physician serving a residency
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