nonresident

adjective

non·​res·​i·​dent ˌnän-ˈre-zə-dənt How to pronounce nonresident (audio)
-ˈrez-dənt
-ˌdent
Synonyms of nonresidentnext
: not residing in a particular place
nonresident noun

Examples of nonresident in a Sentence

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The nonresident fee is in addition to the standard entrance pass. Tevon Blair, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025 Those who purchase the annual pass won't face the $100 nonresident fee, the NPS said. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025 International tourists will still have to pay the entrance fee and any nonresident fees. Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025 Any resident or nonresident hunter who bags a grizzly must also pay a $25 trophy fee within 10 days after the kill. William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonresident

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonresident was in 1540

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“Nonresident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonresident. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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nonresident

adjective
non·​res·​i·​dent (ˈ)nän-ˈrez-əd-ənt How to pronounce nonresident (audio)
-ˈrez-dənt
-ˈrez-ə-ˌdent
: not living in a particular place
nonresident noun

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