CEFR B2

occupant

noun

Meaning

A person who resides or is present in a place, vehicle, or position at a particular time.

Examples

The police questioned every occupant of the building after the incident.
Only the driver and one occupant were in the car when it crashed.

Synonyms: resident, inhabitant, dweller, tenant

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occupant (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

Definition

A person who resides or is present in a place, vehicle, or position at a particular time.

Examples

The police questioned every occupant of the building after the incident.
Only the driver and one occupant were in the car when it crashed.
As the new occupant of the office, she quickly started decorating her space.

How to Use occupant

occupant of (prepositional phrase): Someone who is in a specific place. — "The occupant of the room next door was very noisy."

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