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lodger

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lodger

one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
  • the mysterious lodger slept all day and only went out at night
Synonyms of lodger

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

cotenant, subtenant

flatmate [chiefly British], roommate (also roomie)

guest, visitor

occupant, occupier, resident, resider
Near Antonyms of lodger

laird [chiefly Scottish], landholder, landowner, proprietor

landlady

slumlord

host, innkeeper, proprietor
Antonyms of lodger

landlord, lessor, letter

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