English Explanatory Dictionary

residency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being a resident of a particular place.
  2. The home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies.
  3. The position or term of a medical resident.
  4. The position of a musical artist who commonly performs at a particular venue.
  5. Synonym of rezidentura.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-residency.wav

Word forms

residency residencies

Etymology

From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.

Synonyms

rezidentura

Derived words

e-residency low-residency nonresidency permanent residency postresidency
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