tenantnounmasculine/ĩkiˈlinu/mediumin·qui·li·noPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.The new tenant moved into the apartment last week.The landlord is responsible for repairs, as stated in the tenant's agreement.synrenterlesseelodgerantlandlordownerCommon collocationstenant associationtenant rightscommercial tenantEtymologyDo latim 'inquilinus, -i' (habitante, morador).Related wordsinquilinainquirir