Meaning of the word occupant in English

What does occupant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

occupant

US /ˈɑː.kjə.pənt/
UK /ˈɒk.jə.pənt/

Noun

a person who lives or works in a room or building:

Example:
The previous occupants were an Italian family.