residents (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzɪdənts/
Definition
People who live in a particular place or area.
Examples
The new building will provide housing for hundreds of residents.
Local residents are concerned about the increase in traffic.
She has been a resident of this city for over twenty years.
How to Use residents
- resident of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the place where someone lives. — "He is a long-time resident of this neighborhood."
- local residents (collocation)
- People who live in the specific area being discussed. — "The local residents welcomed the new community center."
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