ˈrezɪdənt n. & adj. --n. 1 (often foll. by of) a a
permanent inhabitant (of a
town or neighbourhood). b a
bird belonging to a
species that does not migrate. 2 a
guest in a
hotel etc. staying
overnight. 3
hist. a
British government agent in
any semi-independent
State,
esp.
the Governor-General's agent at an
Indian native court. 4 US a
medical graduate engaged in specialized
practice under supervision in a
hospital. 5 an
intelligence agent in a
foreign country. --adj. 1 residing; in
residence. 2 a having quarters on the premises of one's
work etc. (resident
housekeeper; resident doctor). b
working regularly in a
particular place. 3 located
in;
inherent (powers of
feeling are resident in the nerves). 4 (of birds etc.) non-migratory. øøresidentship n. (in
sense 3 of n.). [ME f. OF resident or L: see RESIDE]