Meaning & use
occupant
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a person who lives in, uses, or is present in a particular place, such as a building, room, or vehicle.
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The building's occupants were evacuated during the fire drill.
The car's sole occupant was the driver, who escaped unharmed in the crash.
A note on using this word
Occupant is more formal and general than 'resident' or 'tenant,' and can apply to temporary as well as permanent presence in a space.
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