1. Noun
One who lives in the same house or apartment with another; a fellow lodger; esp.,one of the occupants of an asylum, hospital, or prison; by extension, one who occupies or lodges in any place or dwelling.
2. Adjective
Admitted as a dweller; resident; internal.
3. Noun
a patient who is residing in the hospital where they are being treated
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