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Synonyms of tenant

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Another word for tenant is renter. Other synonyms of tenant are leaseholder, occupant and dweller.

Synonyms and similar words for tenant

nounOne who holds a lease (a tenancy).

  • renterOne who rents property or other goods from another.
  • lessee
  • leaseholderA person who is tenant by holding a lease; a lessee.
  • rentee rareOne who rents (property, etc.) from somebody.

nounOne who has possession of any place.

  • dwellerAn inhabitant of a specific place; an inhabitant or denizen.
  • occupantThe owner or tenant of a property.

verbTo hold as, or be, a tenant.

Meaning of tenant

  1. noun One who holds a lease (a tenancy).
  2. noun One who has possession of any place.
  3. noun Any of a number of customers serviced through the same instance of an application.

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Questions about synonyms of tenant

What is another word for tenant?
Tenant has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as renter, leaseholder, occupant and dweller.
What does tenant mean?
Tenant means one who holds a lease (a tenancy).

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