residency

American  

[rez-i-duhn-see] / ˈrɛz ɪ dən si /

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.

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residency British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of residency

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

Example Sentences

Billionaires who hadn’t already established residency elsewhere by Jan. 1 this year have missed a crucial deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

Across the board, UC campuses largely maintained — with some small gains or dips — enrollment demographics by gender, race and residency status, including international students.

From Los Angeles Times

Bowie will be celebrated in a special three-night residency this Thursday, which is his birthday, Friday and Saturday, the 10-year anniversary of his passing.

From Los Angeles Times

While Means did attend medical school, she dropped out during her surgical residency with just a few months left, claiming that she became disillusioned with traditional medicine.

From Salon

Your daughter’s income will be modest, probably in the five figures, during her residency years, but after that her income should hit low to mid six figures.

From MarketWatch

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