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nonresident - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'nonresident' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Nonresident [ a.]
- Not residing in a particular place, on one's own estate, or in one's proper place; as, a nonresident clergyman or proprietor of lands.
2 . Nonresident [ n.]
- A nonresident person; one who does not reside in the State or jurisdiction.

Meaning of 'nonresident' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . nonresident [ n]
Meaning (1):
- someone who does not live in a particular place
Example in sentence:
  • described by an admiring nonresident as a green and pleasant land
2 . nonresident [ a]
Meaning (2):
- not living in a particular place or owned by permanent residents
Example in sentence:
  • nonresident real estate;
  • nonresident students who commute to classes