Residency

//ˈɹɛzɪdənsi// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The condition of being a resident of a particular place. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) wordnet
  3. 3
    The home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the act of dwelling in a place wordnet
  5. 5
    The position or term of a medical resident. US, countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    The position of a musical artist who commonly performs at a particular venue. countable, uncountable

    "The trance DJ was keen to secure a residency in Ibiza."

  2. 7
    Synonym of rezidentura. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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abidanceabidingabodecohabitationcommorancydomicile

Example

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"In 1935 Einstein was granted permanent residency in the United States and became a citizen in 1940."

Etymology

From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.

Related phrases

e-residencylow-residencypermanent residencymedical schoolunited states

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