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Definitions for: Occupant [n] someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
Webster (1913) Definition: Oc"cu*pant, n. [L. occupans, p. pr. of occupare: cf.
F. occupant. See Occupy.]
1. One who occupies, or takes possession; one who has the
actual use or possession, or is in possession, of a thing.
Note: This word, in law, sometimes signifies one who takes
the first possession of a thing that has no owner.
2. A prostitute. [Obs.] --Marston.
Synonyms: occupier, resident
See Also: coaster, colonial, dalesman, denizen, dweller, Galilaean, Galilean, inhabitant, inmate, Latin American, metropolitan, outlier, owner-occupier, sojourner, Spanish American, stater, suburbanite, tenant, towner, townsman
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