Definition

Not living in a specific location or area, often referring to people who do not reside permanently in a place.

Example

The nonresident students travel to campus every day for their classes.

Conversation

I heard that the campus has a lot of nonresident students this semester.

Yeah, I saw a few people commuting from nearby towns.

It must be tough for them to manage their time with classes and travel.

Definitely, but I think they appreciate the flexibility.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonresident → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "resident" (from Latin "residens", meaning to dwell or stay). The word "nonresident" refers to someone who does not dwell or stay in a particular place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'resident' meaning 'to dwell' — so a nonresident is someone who does not dwell in a specific place.

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