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Definition resident in American English

resident noun

[countable] noun
/ˈrezɪdənt/
1

someone who lives in a particular place

Example

Many local residents have objected to the new road.

Example

They are both residents of the same dormitory.

Example

Many foreign residents in Moscow are affected by the bill.

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2

someone who has just received their license as a doctor and is working in a hospital to continue their training

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Definition resident in American English