Word
occupant
Phoneticsoc·cu·pant, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑkjəpənt/
UK/ˈɒkjʊpənt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who lives in a house or room, or someone who is inside a vehicle at a particular time.
n. a person who resides in or uses a specific space, such as a building, room, or vehicle.
Examples
“The police asked the occupant of the car to step out.”
“The new apartment building is ready, but the first occupant will not move in until next month.”
“Emergency services must account for every occupant of the office block during a fire drill to ensure that the evacuation protocols are functioning effectively.”
Examples
simple
“The police asked the occupant of the car to step out.”
contextual
“The new apartment building is ready, but the first occupant will not move in until next month.”
complex
“Emergency services must account for every occupant of the office block during a fire drill to ensure that the evacuation protocols are functioning effectively.”
Usage
Often used in formal or official contexts, such as legal documents, insurance forms, or news reports.
Real-World Examples
“The force said the occupants of the second vehicle involved, three women, two in their 30s and one in her 20s, and a boy, all remained in hospital with serious injuries.” “The BBC has made efforts to contact the owners and occupants but has received no response.” “No occupants were found and no injuries have been reported, officials said.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French occupant (present participle of occuper) or Latin occupāns, occupantis (present participle of occupō). By surface analysis, occupy + -ant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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