* Relocant and Resident — in the context of the work, two distinct statuses held by inhabitants of this world.
Relocant
A person relocated or displaced into this world, either forcibly or as the result of certain circumstances. Relocants are those transported out of their original world or reality for reasons beyond their control. Relocant status is considered temporary and implies a period of adaptation to new conditions of existence.
Etymologically, the term derives from the English verb "to relocate."
Resident
A permanent inhabitant of this world, holding all the rights, privileges, and obligations of a full-fledged citizen. Residents may be either original inhabitants of the world or former relocants who have completed the full process of adaptation and integration.
The term derives from the Latin "residens" (dwelling, remaining in place).
Key Differences
| Criterion | Relocant | Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Temporary, transitional | Permanent, settled |
| Rights and privileges | Limited | Full |
| Origin | From another world/reality | May be local or a former relocant |
| Adaptation | In progress | Complete |