permanent resident
noun/ˌpɜːmənənt ˈrezɪdənt/
/ˌpɜːrmənənt ˈrezɪdənt/
- a person who has been given the right to live and work in a country for as long as they want (but is not a citizen with the right to vote, etc.)
- A worker on a temporary visa is not eligible for the benefits accessible to permanent residents.
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