residenta.[F. rsident, L. residens, -entis, p. pr. of residere. See Reside.]1. Dwelling, or having an abode, in a place for a continued length of time; residing on one's own estate; -- opposed to nonresident; as, resident in the city or in the country.()2. Fixed; stable; certain.(Jer. TAylor.)One there still resident as day and night. (Davenant.)n.1. One who resides or dwells in a place for some time.()2. A diplomatic representative who resides at a foreign court; -- a term usualy applied to ministers of a rank inferior to that of ambassadors. See the Note under Minister, 4.()