householder
householder — noun
- householdersingular
- householdersplural
1. a person who lives in a home that they either own or rent, and is considered res
a person who lives in a home that they either own or rent, and is considered responsible for that property and the people living there
The householder is responsible for making sure the property's gas and electrical systems are safe.
collocation: be responsible for
Our landlord asked every householder in the building to attend a fire-safety meeting.
collocation: every householder
As a householder, Lakan must pay the annual property tax on their flat every year.
The insurance policy covers the householder's belongings against theft and flood damage.
Each householder on Kabir's street received a letter about the planned road repairs.
- homeowner
specifically someone who owns, not rents, their home
- occupant
any person living in a building, without implying legal responsibility
- resident
focuses on living somewhere, not on ownership or legal duty
- head of household
the person registered as responsible for a family unit, often used in census forms
用法筆記
Frequently used in official, legal, or administrative documents rather than casual conversation, where 'homeowner' or 'resident' is more common. Unlike 'homeowner', a householder may rent the property rather than own it.