occupant
nounUK /ˈɒkjʊpənt/
US /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
A person who is in a place or lives in a home.
The new occupant of the apartment moved in yesterday.
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2. A person who is sitting in or using a seat, car, or room.
All occupants of the car must wear seat belts.
3. A person or group that holds or controls a position or office.
The current occupant of the mayor's office promised new parks.
4. A person who is inside a building at a particular time.
Firefighters checked that every occupant had left the building.