resident resident /ˈrɛzɪdənt/

adjective

1. () Living in a particular place  ( resident )
   living in a particular place
    Resident aliens
   resident aliens
   
2. () Used of animals that do not migrate  ( nonmigratory , resident )
   used of animals that do not migrate
   

noun

1. () Someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there  ( occupier , occupant , resident )
   someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
     The previous occupant of the apartment left behind a few belongings.
   The previous occupant of the apartment left behind a few belongings.
   
2. [ N. American] A physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital  ( house physician , resident [ N. American] , resident physician )
   a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital
    The resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital
   the resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital