Residents
ˈrezɪdənts
Definitions
2 meaningsPeople who live in a particular place.
ˈrezɪdənts
People who live in a particular place
The residents of the apartment building complained about the noise.
💡 Simply: Imagine a neighborhood. The residents are the people who live in the houses there. Like, the people who live on your street are residents of your street!
👶 For kids: People who live somewhere.
More Examples
A meeting was held to discuss the needs of the residents in the community.
The hotel offers discounts to its residents.
How It's Used
"The city council addressed the concerns of the residents regarding the new development."
"Only residents are allowed to vote in local elections."
A doctor who is in training at a hospital after graduating from medical school.
ˈrezɪdənt
A doctor in training, especially one working at a hospital
The hospital has a team of experienced doctors and residents.
💡 Simply: After doctors finish school, they continue learning by working in hospitals. They're called residents.
👶 For kids: A doctor who is still learning at the hospital after finishing medical school.
More Examples
The resident will be rotating through different departments throughout the year.
The patient was examined by a medical resident.
How It's Used
"The resident was on call all night, attending to emergencies in the ER."
Synonyms
From Latin *residēre* ('to remain, settle'), from *re-* ('again') + *sidēre* ('to sit'). The word evolved to mean those who live in a place permanently.
The term 'resident' has been used since the 15th century to refer to someone who lives in a place. Its use in a medical context is more recent.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'reside' - to live. Residents are those who 'reside' in a place.