tenant

Meanings

• noun

  A person or entity that occupies or rents property from a landlord.

  - "John is a good tenant and always pays his rent on time."
  - "The landlord was unhappy with the damage caused by the tenant."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛ.nənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dweller , occupant , lessee , rentee , renter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tenant
champion , campaign , reign , vain

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Variants

List of all variants of tenant that leads to same result
tenant , tenantless , tenants , tenantable , tenanted , tenanting , tenant farmer , tenant farmers , se tenant , sitting tenant , co-tenant , co-tenants , cotenant , cotenants

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'tenans', present participle of 'tenir' meaning 'to hold'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in some countries, tenants have the right to sublet their rented property without the landlord's permission?

2. The term 'tenant farmer' refers to a farmer who rents the land they farm from another person or entity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Landlord: A person who owns property and rents it to tenants.

2. Lease: A legal agreement between a landlord and a tenant, outlining the terms and conditions of the tenancy.

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Culture

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Tenants have been a significant part of literature and art, often portrayed as struggling against landlords or fighting for their rights.

How to Memorize "tenant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person signing a lease agreement or paying rent to a landlord.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tenant' with the concept of renting or occupying property.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tenants Try To Enjoy Nice Homes' to remember the definition.

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