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lodger Synonyms
Another word for lodger
Choosing another word for lodger that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who pays rent to live in a room in another person's house.
Usage Example
"The elderly homeowner took in a university student as a boarder to help cover her monthly utility bills."
Strongest
boarder
roomer
Strong
tenant
renter
occupant
Weak
houseguest
Opposites of lodger
The opposite of lodger shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
landlady
landlord
host
homeowner
proprietor
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lodger. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lodger