tenant

//ˈtɛnənt//
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Noun

tenantSingular
tenantsPlural
1

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

The tenant pays rent to the landlord every month.

2

A person or group that occupies or inhabits a place.

The building's tenants share a common garden.

Verb

1

To occupy or live in a property as a tenant.

She has tenanted this apartment for three years.