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Definition of subtenant
subtenant
/ˈsʌbˌtɛn.ənt/
sub · ten · ant
Plural:subtenants
subtenant Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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1
A person or entity that leases property from an existing tenant rather than directly from the landlord or property owner.
Example
"Before moving abroad for the semester, she obtained the landlord's written permission to rent her apartment to a subtenant."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subtenant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subtenant