occupier

Plural: occupiers

Noun

• One who lives in or takes possession of a place.
• someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
• a member of a military force who is residing in a conquered foreign country
• One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.

Examples

• The occupier of the prime board real estate was in a strong position.

Synonyms

occupant, resident

Antonyms

nonresident

Related Words

occupancy, occupant, occupation