Resident
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis. Also refers to medical doctors in specialised training.
“All residents of the building must register their vehicles with the property management office.”
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Contains four vowels E, I, E; -ENT ending is common noun pattern
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Worth 9 points; good vowel distribution aids in connecting multiple words
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