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Definition of occupant

occupant

/ˈɑː.kjə.pənt/
oc · cu · pant
Plural:occupants
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Adjective:occupational
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occupant Lexical Profile

occupant Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or other space at a given time.

Example

"The previous occupant of the apartment left several pieces of antique furniture behind."

2

The holder of a specific position, office, or title.

Example

"The current occupant of the executive chair has introduced sweeping reforms across the department."

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• Nearby Words

occult
occultist
occupancy
occupant
occupation
occupational
occupationally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French occupant, from the Latin present participle occupans (meaning 'seizing' or 'holding'), derived from the verb occupare ('to take possession of').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Occupant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/occupant
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