occupant
/ˈɒkjəpənt/noun
उच्चारण ऑक्यपन्ट
निवासी, रहने वाला, अधिभोगी
Core word
noun
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[C]
a person who lives or works in a particular house, room or building
निवासी, रहने वाला, अधिभोगी
- The previous occupants of the flat had left it very dirty.
- All the occupants of the building were asked to leave.
- The occupants of the flat complained about the noise.
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- The sole occupant of the cottage was an elderly woman.
- Each occupant must carry an identity card.
Synonyms resident inhabitant tenant occupier
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[C]
a person who is in a vehicle, seat or other place at a particular time
(वाहन या सीट पर) बैठा व्यक्ति, सवार
- The car was badly damaged but its occupants escaped unhurt.
- The sole occupant of the compartment was an elderly man reading a newspaper.
- The driver and the other occupants of the taxi were unhurt.
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- All occupants of the bus were asked to get off.
- The front-seat occupant must wear a belt.
Synonyms passenger
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[C] formal
a person who has a particular position or job
पदधारी, (किसी पद पर) आसीन व्यक्ति
- the present occupant of the Chief Minister's office
- The current occupant of the post of Registrar will retire next month.
- The previous occupant of the post resigned last month.
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- The occupant of the Prime Minister's chair has many duties.
- A new occupant will soon take the head's office.