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denizen

UK
/ˈdɛnɪzən/
US
/ˈdɛnɪzən/

Translations

denizennoun
denizens
pl
UK
/ˈdɛnɪzən/
US
/ˈdɛnɪzən/
The denizens of the forest include deer, foxes, and numerous bird species.
Les habitants de la forêt comprennent des cerfs, des renards et de nombreuses espèces d’oiseaux.
habituéSe dit surtout d’une personne qui fréquente régulièrement un lieu.
He was a denizen of the local pub, known by all the regulars.
C’était un habitué du pub local, connu de tous les clients réguliers.
Additional translations
naturaliséSens historique et juridique.
Synonyms
resident
citizen
native
local
occupant
dweller
inhabitant
denizenverb
denizened
Past Simple
denizened
Past Participle
denizening
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛnɪzən/
US
/ˈdɛnɪzən/
Archaic/transitive use meaning 'to naturalize' or 'to inhabit'; still attested in reputable dictionaries.
Seabirds denizen the rugged cliffs year-round.
Des oiseaux marins peuplent les falaises escarpées toute l’année.
The act denizened the refugees, allowing them to own property.
L’acte a naturalisé les réfugiés, leur permettant de posséder des biens.
Synonyms
settle
grant citizenship
enfranchise
admit (to residence)
naturalise
naturalize

Definitions

denizennoun
An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.
The denizens of the forest include deer, foxes, and numerous bird species.
A person who frequents a particular place, especially a bar or club.
He was a denizen of the local pub, known by all the regulars.
Historically, a foreigner who has been granted certain rights of residence and citizenship in a country.
By royal charter, the Flemish cloth-maker became a denizen of England.
denizenverb
To grant the rights or status of a denizen; to naturalize.
The act denizened the refugees, allowing them to own property.
To inhabit or populate (a place); to live in.
Seabirds denizen the rugged cliffs year-round.
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