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occupant

oc·cu·pant [ ókyəpənt ] (plural oc·cu·pants)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. holder or resident: a resident of a place or holder of a position

2. somebody taking possession: somebody who takes possession of unclaimed property, especially land, with the intention of becoming its owner

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