resident

/'rezidənt/
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resident

The resident physician checks the patient's chart at the hospital.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A person who lives in a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there: A "resident" is someone who dwells in a specific location, such as a house, city, or country, as their usual place of abode.
    • A physician in training who lives in a hospital: In a medical context, a "resident" is a doctor who is receiving advanced clinical training by working in a hospital under supervision.

  2. Adjective:

    • Living in a particular place: Describes a person or group that has their home in a specific location.
    • Used of animals that do not migrate: Describes animal populations, particularly birds, that remain in one area throughout the year.
    • Present, inherent, or vested in a person or entity: Describes rights, powers, or qualities that belong to and are inseparable from something.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • She has been a resident of this town for twenty years.
    • The hospital resident was on call all night to care for the patients.

  • Adjective:

    • The resident population of the island is about 5,000 people.
    • The robin is a resident species in this part of the country.
    • The power to make laws is resident in the legislative branch.
Advanced Usage

  • "Resident alien": A foreign national who is legally living permanently in a country.

    • He applied for a green card to become a resident alien.

  • "Resident expert": A person who is recognized as an expert on a subject within a particular organization or community.

    • She is the office's resident expert on cybersecurity.
Variants and Related Words

  • Residence (n): The fact of living in a particular place; a person's home.

    • He took up residence in a small apartment.

  • Residential (adj): Designed for people to live in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices.

    • This is a quiet residential neighborhood.

  • Residency (n): The fact of living in a place; or the period of advanced medical training.

    • He completed his medical residency at a prestigious hospital.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Inhabitant, dweller, citizen, local, occupant.
  • Adjective: Living, local, non-migratory, inherent, intrinsic.
Phrasal Verbs and Related Phrases
  • "To take up residence": To begin living in a place.
    • The ambassador will take up residence in the capital next month.
Related Idioms
  • "Resident of": Commonly used to indicate where someone lives.
    • She is a long-time resident of New York City.
resident

The resident physician checks the patient's chart at the hospital.

Adjective
  1. used of animals that do not migrate
  2. living in a particular place
    • resident aliens
Noun
  1. a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital
    • the resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital
  2. someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

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