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resi·dent (-dənt, -dent′)
adjective
- living in a place for some continuous period; having a residence (in or at); residing
- living or staying in a place while working, carrying on official duties, etc.; being in residence
- present, inherent, or intrinsic in something
- not migratory: said of birds, etc.
Etymology: ME < L residens, prp.
noun
- a person who lives in a place, as distinguished from a visitor or transient
- ☆ a doctor who is serving a residency
- a bird or animal that is not migratory
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