denizen

noun

ˈde-nə-zən How to pronounce denizen (audio)
Definition of denizennext
1
as in lover
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place one of those muscle-bound denizens of the gym

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2
as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place the polar bear is an iconic denizen of the snowy Arctic

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Recent Examples of denizen The findings suggest the parent body of NWA 12774 was much larger than a typical denizen of the asteroid belt. — Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 9 June 2026 Into this warm void has come the French far right, seeing an issue that exposes the hypocrisy of the country’s politics and media establishments, whose denizens enjoy AC in their offices and television studios. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 The result was a jaw-dropping tour through the upcoming sci-fi RPG's storytelling, dialogue, combat tactics, weaponry, stealth modes, companions, and diverse denizens of this astonishingly rich universe. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 June 2026 But what Alito said after Sotomayor concluded her remarks threw regular SCOTUS denizens off guard. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for denizen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
  1. lover
  2. resident
  3. fan
  4. inhabitant
  5. familiar
  6. occupant
  7. patron
  8. rat
Noun
  • Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Connor Gilmartin, the Fire Safe Council’s director of development, sympathized with residents in the Tahoe Basin.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Erbe is among residents calling for a city moratorium on data center developments.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • Courtside fans Swift and Kelce were most recently spotted sitting court-side at game three of the Eastern Conference Finals played between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks in May 2026.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Definition of fan
Noun
  • Schongau has more than 12,000 inhabitants and is located southwest of Munich.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Mars inhabitants will need to eat, drink, breathe, heal, sleep, relax, and collaborate productively for months or years at a time.
    — Chris Carberry, Space.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of inhabitant
Noun
  • Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The cast also includes franchise familiars Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Definition of familiar
Noun
  • Two occupants of her Nissan Altima were taken to a trauma center.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • In the second Honda Pilot, seven occupants, including six juveniles, had minor injuries, according to the crash report.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of occupant
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  • The princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remission, is the patron of the All England Club.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Princess Kate is an avid tennis player and the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where Wimbledon has been held since the championships' inception in the 1870s.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of patron
Noun
  • The real problem emerges when mice and rats turn your home into their permanent residence.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The score drips with a sinister ostinato as the rats scurry into every corner of her castle.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of rat

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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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