huishoudlid

Huishoudlid is a Dutch noun that denotes a person who is part of a household. The word is formed from huis, meaning house, together with lid, meaning member, via the concept of een huishouden (a household). In practice, the term identifies individuals who reside at the same address or are considered part of the same domestic unit, depending on the context.

The term is relatively rare in everyday speech and is more common in formal or statistical contexts, such as census data, housing policy, or demographic surveys. It can refer to all residents living at the same dwelling, from adults to children, but speakers often prefer other terms like huisgenoot (housemate) or gezinslid (family member) to specify relationships or roles within the household.

Huishoudlid is a neutral, descriptive label without implications of employment, ownership, or authority. It is typically used in administrative or legal texts to indicate which individuals belong to a particular dwelling for purposes such as eligibility for benefits, tax considerations, or registration. The exact inclusion of members can vary by policy or document, so the term’s practical scope depends on the governing rules of the context.

See also: huishouden, huisgenoot, gezinslid, relation terminology in Dutch demographics.