tenant tenant /ˈtɛnənt/

noun

1. () Someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else  ( renter , tenant )
   someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
    The landlord can evict a tenant who doesn't pay the rent
   the landlord can evict a tenant who doesn't pay the rent
   
   
2. Any occupant who dwells in a place  ( tenant )
   any occupant who dwells in a place
   
3. A holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)  ( tenant )
   a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)
   

verb

1. Occupy as a tenant  ( tenant )
   occupy as a tenant