residency

[rez-i-duhn-see]

noun

plural

residencies 

1. residence.

2. the position or tenure of a medical resident.

3. (formerly) the official residence of a representative of the British governor general at an Indian court.

4. (formerly) an administrative division of the Dutch East Indies.

residency

/ ˈrɛzɪdənsɪ /

noun

1. a variant of residence

2. a regular series of concerts by a band or singer at one venue

3. the period, following internship, during which a physician undergoes further clinical training, usually in one medical speciality

4. (in India, formerly) the official house of the governor general at the court of a native prince

Word History and Origins

Origin of residency¹

First recorded in 1570–80; resid(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

Tourists flocking to Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny’s residency shows want more permanent souvenirs than T-shirts.

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There will be illustrator residencies in London's oldest surviving windmill and free public gardens.

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Even before the pandemic, the restaurant -- which holds three Michelin stars -- had experimented with residencies abroad in London and Sydney.

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But their residency and language requirements are tightening up, along with property-investment restrictions.

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He had partially hinged his decision on the fact that his mom was in remission from her third bout with cancer and had just obtained legal residency.

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