resident

/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/noun
Elementary
1

A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

2

A bird which does not migrate during the course of the year.

3

A physician receiving postgraduate medical training in a hospital or clinic.

4

A diplomatic representative who resides in a foreign country, usually of inferior rank to an ambassador.

5

A legal permanent resident, someone who maintains residency.

6

Alternative form of rezident.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing