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occupant

oc·cu·pant

occupant

 
 
pronunciation:
ak y pnt
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: one, or a group, that occupies a place or position.
 
synonyms:
denizen, householder, resident, settler, tenant
similar words:
colonist, incumbent, inhabitant, inmate, officeholder
definition 2: one, or a group, that is in legal possession of the place occupied, as by lease.
synonyms:
lessee, tenant
similar words:
boarder, lodger, renter, roomer
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)occupant belligerent, belted, current, elderly, front, improved, increased, integrated, lone, present, previous, rear, remaining, residential, restrained, seated, sole, temporary
verb + (n.)occupant afford, couple, disturb, evict, position, protect, relocate, shield, strain
(n.)occupant + verb adjust, belt, decelerate, displace, expose, flee, injure, render, restrain, scatter, seat
noun + (n.)occupant Help accident, anchor, asbestos, automobile, bag, building, cage, car, cave, complaint, coordinate, cubicle, effectiveness, exposure, house, hut, impact, inch, limo, owner, presidency, risk, room, scenario, severity, tenant, tomb, tower, trace, truck, weight, well-being, wheelchair, windshield  [See all][See only the most frequent]