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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

roommate (also roomie)

occupant, occupier, resident, resider
Near Antonyms of lodger

landholder, landowner, proprietor

landlady

slumlord
Antonyms of lodger

landlord, lessor, letter

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