residence

/ˈrɛzɪdəns/
noun
  1. A place where someone lives; a home.
    • Their residence is a large house near the lake.
    • She moved into a new residence last month.
    • The ambassador's official residence is in the capital city.
  2. The fact of living in a particular place.
    • Proof of residence is required to register for school.
    • He took up residence in New York after graduating.
    • The artist established residence in a small village in France.
  3. A period of living in a particular place, especially for official or legal purposes.
    • The university offers a writer-in-residence program.
    • She completed a two-year residence at the hospital as part of her medical training.
    • His residence in the country lasted for five years.
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