residers

noun

plural of resider
as in residents
one who lives permanently in a place was born in the U.S. but is now a resider of Dresden, Germany

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  1. residents
  2. inhabitants
  3. occupants
Noun
  • Andrew Malick, who specializes in urban apartment construction aimed at moderate-income residents, agreed that the flat stated rents with the concessions essentially mean lower rents.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • With tourists in the city almost like never before, residents celebrate the diverse walks of life.
    — Zuri Primos July 12, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of residents
Noun
  • The former was a concentration area for 200,000 refugees expelled from 247 localities, villages and towns and the area’s original 80,000 inhabitants; and the latter a frontier zone designed to incarcerate them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • The tale of John McClane (Bruce Willis) saving the inhabitants of a Los Angeles skyscraper from a ruthless band of thieves has continued to entertain, inspiring multiple sequels, comic books, video games, and countless references in other media.
    — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of inhabitants
Noun
  • Authorities said Wednesday that 16 occupants had been rescued, some with injuries, while one victim was confirmed dead and three others were reported missing.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Later that morning, officers again encountered the van and surrounded it after its occupants allegedly attempted to flee a second time, Reitz said.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of occupants
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“Residers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residers. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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