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renters

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɛntɝz// UK //ɹˈɛntəz// renters

n. people who pay money to live in a house or apartment that belongs to someone else. They usually have a contract called a lease that says how long they can stay.

n. individuals who occupy a property owned by another party in exchange for regular payments. Often used in the context of housing policy, urban economics, or legal rights.


SIMPLE

The landlord told the renters that the water would be off tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

Local laws were updated to provide more protection for renters against sudden increases in monthly payments.

COMPLEX

The city council is debating whether to implement rent control measures to prevent long-term renters from being displaced by rising property values in the downtown area.

Synonyms
Usage

While the singular 'renter' is common, the plural form frequently appears in collective discussions about housing demographics or social classes.

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