abider

/ˈæbaɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

One that abides; a person or thing that remains or stays in a place or condition.

“The abider at the old mansion was a mysterious figure, rarely seen by the public.”

2. verb

To remain or stay in a place or condition; to continue in a particular situation or state.

“She has been abiding in her hometown for over a decade.”

Synonyms

  • dweller
  • inhabitant
  • resident

Antonyms

  • fugitive
  • transient