Word:
Denizen
Status:
Noun
Meaning:
A person, animal or plant that lives or is often found in a certain place or region.
Sentences:
1) I saw one of those muscle-bound denizens of the gym.
2) The polar bear is an iconic denizen of the Artic region.
Origin:
Middle English denizeine, from Anglo-French denisien, denzien which means 'inhabitant' , 'inner part' or 'inner'.
First use:
15th century
Synonyms:
familiar, frequenter, habitué, haunter, rat, regular
Antonyms:
transient, foreigner.
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