tenants

word · lemma: tenant

/ˈtɛnənts/
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/tˈɛnənts/
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Definition

People who rent and occupy land, a building, or a property owned by someone else. In computing, a tenant is an isolated instance in a multi-tenant system.

Usage & Nuances

Don't confuse with 'tenets' (principles/beliefs). A tenant has a lease agreement with a landlord. Common collocations: tenant rights, tenant agreement, long-term tenant. In software: 'multi-tenant architecture' is a key concept in SaaS. Opposite: landlord.

Example Sentences

The landlord is trying to evict the tenants to renovate and raise the rent.

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Long-term tenants have stronger legal protections in most European countries.

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Each tenant in our SaaS platform has isolated data that no other customer can access.

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The tenants pay rent on the first of every month.

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The building has ten tenants on three floors.

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The tenants complained about the broken heating system.

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