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Definition of permanent resident noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

permanent resident

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/ˌpɜːmənənt ˈrezɪdənt/
 
/ˌpɜːrmənənt ˈrezɪdənt/
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  1. 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.
See permanent resident in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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