antirenter

/ˌæntɪˈrɛntər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who resists paying rent, especially in the context of the rent strike.

“During the Great Depression, antirenters formed a coalition to demand affordable housing.”

2. noun

A tenant who refuses to pay rent, especially as a form of protest or activism.

“The antirenter was evicted from the building after failing to pay rent for several months.”

Synonyms

  • rent striker
  • tenant activist

Antonyms

  • payer
  • rentpayer