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Definition of "denizen" [den•i•zen]

  • An inhabitant; a resident: denizens of Monte Carlo. (noun)
  • One that frequents a particular place: a bar and its denizens. (noun)
  • Ecology An animal or a plant naturalized in a region. (noun)
  • Chiefly British A foreigner who is granted rights of residence and sometimes of citizenship. (noun)
  • Chiefly British To make a denizen of; grant rights of residence to. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "denizen" in a sentence
  • ""The term denizen literally means 'citizen of the world,'" said Ross Klein, global head of Hilton's Luxury & Lifestyle Brands division."
  • ""The term denizen literally means 'citizen of the world,'" Klein said in a statement."
  • "Denizen Hotels website remains fairly vague - lots of flash and plenty of sleek, chic introductions to the Denizen concept - here's what we know so far: the brand will be aimed at the "globally conscious modern traveler," with the word denizen meant to be interpreted as "citizen of the world.""