tenant

US /ˈtɛnənt/

UK /ˈtenənt/

B1

noun

  • Someone who rents a place from the owner
  • One who holds or possesses real estate by any kind of right; an occupant.
  • A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

other

  • To occupy as a tenant; inhabit.

Examples

the sale of council houses to sitting tenants

The property is currently occupied by a life tenant.