resident
UK: ˈrɛzɪd(ə)nt | US: ˈrɛzɪdənt
n. a person who lives somewhere permanently or for an extended period
n. a medical graduate engaged in specialized practice under supervision
adj. living somewhere in a long-term or official capacity
resident = re<back, again> + sid<sit> + ent<noun/adjective suffix>
- re<back, again>: From Latin re-, indicating repetition or return.
- sid<sit>: From Latin sidere (variant of sedere), meaning "to sit" or "to settle."
- ent<noun/adjective suffix>: From Latin -entem, forming agent nouns or adjectives.
Etymology Origin:
The word "resident" traces back to Latin residentem (present participle of residere), combining re- (expressing permanence) and sedere (to sit). It originally described someone who "sits back" or remains in a place, evolving into its modern sense of a long-term dweller or official occupant. The medical usage reflects the idea of a practitioner "settled" in training.
She has been a resident of Tokyo for over a decade.
The hospital’s chief resident oversees junior doctors.
The building is reserved for resident faculty only.
The embassy employs both local and resident staff.
As a resident alien, he holds a green card.