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denizen

/ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizennoun

denizens

/ˈdɛnɪzən/

Translations

житель

The denizen of the forest was rarely seen by humans.

Житель леса редко виделся людьми.

обитатель

The denizen of the deep sea is adapted to extreme conditions.

Обитатель глубинного моря приспособлен к экстремальным условиям.

Additional translations

гражданин

постоялец

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

denizenverb

denizened

Past Simple

denizened

Past Participle

denizening

Gerund

/ˈdɛnɪzən/

Archaic/transitive use meaning 'to naturalize' or 'to inhabit'; still attested in reputable dictionaries.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

admit (to residence)

grant citizenship