Denizen

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛnɪzən/

Definitions of denizen

noun an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place

Example Sentences

A1 The denizen of the forest is a squirrel.

A2 The denizen of the city park is a flock of pigeons.

B1 The denizen of the ocean depths is the anglerfish.

B2 The denizen of the high mountains is the snow leopard.

C1 The denizen of the art world is a renowned painter.

C2 The denizen of the literary scene is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

Examples of denizen in a Sentence

formal The denizen of the forest is the deer, a graceful and elusive creature.

informal The denizen of this neighborhood is Mrs. Johnson, she knows everyone's business.

slang The denizen of the club scene is always looking for the next party.

figurative As a denizen of the internet, he spends hours browsing various websites.

Grammatical Forms of denizen

• past tense: denizened
• plural: denizens
• comparative: more denizen
• superlative: most denizen
• present tense: denizen
• future tense: will denizen
• perfect tense: have denizened
• continuous tense: is denizening
• singular: denizen
• positive degree: denizen
• infinitive: to denizen
• gerund: denizening
• participle: denizened

Origin and Evolution of denizen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'denizen' originated from the Old French word 'denzein', which comes from the Latin word 'dēns' meaning 'tenant' or 'inhabitant'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a foreigner granted certain rights in a country, the meaning of 'denizen' has evolved to refer to a permanent resident or inhabitant of a place, especially one who is considered a native or established member of a community.