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denizen

/ˈdɛnɪz(ə)n/
den · i · zen ˈdɛn · ɪ · z(ə)n
English Definition
n. an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
中文释义
居民,住户
Significado en Español
habitante, residente
한국어 뜻
주민, 거주자
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cư dân, người cư trú
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Example Sentence

The polar bear is a denizen of the Arctic region.

北极熊是北极地区的居民。

Synonyms
inhabitant resident occupant dweller
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de + ni (denial) + zen (land) → residing in a place but not originally from there → settler, denizen.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “denizen”?

  1. A visitor
  2. B inhabitant
  3. C migrant
  4. D tourist
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B — inhabitant. “denizen” means n. an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The wise old owl is a familiar ______ of the dark, silent forest.

  1. A visitor
  2. B stranger
  3. C denizen
  4. D tourist
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C — denizen. “denizen” means n. an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place

Common questions about “denizen”

What does “denizen” mean?

denizen — n. an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place. In Chinese: 居民,住户.

How do you pronounce “denizen”?

denizen is pronounced /ˈdɛnɪz(ə)n/. It breaks into 3 syllables: den · i · zen.

How do you use “denizen” in a sentence?

The polar bear is a denizen of the Arctic region. (北极熊是北极地区的居民。)

What are synonyms for “denizen”?

inhabitant, resident, occupant, dweller — all close in meaning to denizen (n. an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place).

Is “denizen” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. denizen appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “denizen”?

de + ni (denial) + zen (land) → residing in a place but not originally from there → settler, denizen.

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