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Tenant

/tˈɛnənt/
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(noun) One who holds a lease (a tenancy).

The previous tenant took excellent care of her apartment.
The tenant must pay the landlord the rent at the end of each month.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new ____ moved into the small apartment early this morning and began to unpack her many suitcases and boxes today.

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