Synonyms for

Residents

Verb / ˈrezɪdʌnts / Another word for residents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Residents are people who live in a particular place.

Synonyms & similar words

occupier residentphysician housephysician occupant nonresident resident inhabitants citizens locals dwellers occupants inmates tenants populace community population people folk natives settlers colonists families households homeowners

Synonyms by register

Formal

inhabitants occupants denizens sojourners

Informal

locals people folks townspeople

Literary

denizens denizens of denizens of the city

Antonyms

outsiders visitors strangers non-residents transients migrants newcomers

Common collocations

  • local residents
  • long-term residents
  • permanent residents
  • residents of the area
  • residents of the city
  • residents of the country
  • residents' association
  • residents' parking

Word family

noun residence
verb reside
adjective residentiary
adverb residentially

Usage note

Often used to distinguish people who live in a place permanently or for a long time from visitors or temporary occupants. Can also refer to people living in a specific building or institution.

Example sentences

  1. The residents of the town were very friendly.
  2. The new residents moved in next door last week.
  3. The residents of the nursing home enjoyed the music.
  4. The city provides many services to its residents.
  5. The residents of the apartment complex had a meeting to discuss the new rules.

Quotes

  • A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm. - Henrik Ibsen
  • The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. - Confucius
  • Home is where the heart is. - Pliny the Elder

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