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lessee

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lessee

one who rents a room or apartment in another's house

  • the lessee has the right to expect the lessor to make all necessary repairs in a timely manner
Synonyms of lessee

boarder, lodger, renter, roomer, tenant
Words Related to lessee

cotenant, subtenant

flatmate [chiefly British], roommate (also roomie)

guest, visitor

occupant, occupier, resident, resider
Near Antonyms of lessee

laird [chiefly Scottish], landholder, landowner, proprietor

landlady

slumlord

host, innkeeper, proprietor
Antonyms of lessee

landlord, lessor, letter

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