Definition of: resident

(rez′ə·dənt) noun
1. One who resides or dwells in a place.
2. A diplomatic representative residing at a foreign court or seat of government; specifically, a minister resident, a diplomatic agent of the third rank, accredited by the sovereign or head of one country to the sovereign or head of another country; also, an agent in a protectorate.
—adjective
1. Having a residence; residing.
2. Abiding in a place in connection with one's official work: a resident physician.
3. Inherent: Pungency is resident in pepper.
4. Not migratory: said of certain birds. [<OF]