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non-resident

/nɒn rɪˈzɪdənt/ · non.res.i.dent
noun
  1. A person who does not reside or live in a particular place, often used to describe someone who owns property or has a connection to a location but does not physically inhabit it. The non-resident owner of the property was required to pay taxes on the property's income.
adjective
  1. Not residing or living in a particular place, often used to describe a person or organization that is not physically present. The company is a non-resident entity and is subject to different tax laws.
Did you know? The term 'non-resident' is often used in tax law to describe individuals or entities that are not subject to the same tax laws as residents of a particular country or region.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 3 lookups Added Aug 5, 2026