non-resident

The non-resident student commutes to campus by train.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Not living in a particular place: "non-resident" describes a person who does not reside in a specific location, such as a city, country, or building, especially for purposes of work, taxation, or legal status.
   • Not staying overnight: In a hotel or institution, it refers to someone who does not sleep or lodge there.

2. Noun:

   • A person who does not reside in a given place: "non-resident" refers to an individual who does not have a permanent home in a particular area, often for legal, tax, or administrative reasons.
   • A person not staying overnight: Someone who visits a hotel, hospital, or similar facility but does not sleep there.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The university charges higher fees for non-resident students. (Students who do not live in the same state or country as the university.)
  • He is a non-resident voter, so he must vote by mail. (A voter who does not live in the district where they are registered.)

• Noun:

  • Non-residents are required to pay a higher tax rate on local income. (People who do not live permanently in that jurisdiction.)
  • The hotel offers a discount for residents but charges full price for non-residents. (Guests who do not stay overnight.)

Advanced Usage

• "Non-resident alien": A legal term in U.S. immigration law for a foreign national who does not have a permanent residence in the United States.

  • As a non-resident alien, she must file a different tax form. (A foreigner living temporarily in the U.S.)

• "Non-resident status": A formal designation for tax or legal purposes indicating that a person lives elsewhere.

  • He claimed non-resident status to avoid double taxation. (He officially stated he lives in another country.)

Variants and Related Words

• Non-residence (noun): The state or condition of not residing in a particular place.

  • Non-residence in the district affects your eligibility for local benefits. (The fact of not living there.)

• Non-residential (adjective): Not relating to or used for living in; not involving residence.

  • The building is zoned for non-residential use, such as offices. (Not for housing.)

Synonyms

• Out-of-town: Not from the local area; visiting from elsewhere.
• Transient: Staying only temporarily; not permanent.
• Expatriate: A person living outside their native country (often for work).

Related Idioms

• "Resident vs. non-resident": A common contrast in legal and tax contexts.

  • The tax rules differ for residents and non-residents. (Two categories of people based on where they live.)

• "Non-resident status": Often used in diplomatic or corporate contexts.

  • She applied for non-resident status to work abroad. (A formal arrangement for living elsewhere.)