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

Presley also embarked on a four-week residency in Las Vegas, where he became a fixture.

From The Wall Street Journal

Evaluate other undocumented people residing in the U.S. on a discretionary basis, with a presumption in favor of residency rights if they’re employed, have paid taxes, and haven’t abused the welfare system.

From The Wall Street Journal

I told her I was leaving my job days later and then immediately heading to Vermont for a writing residency.

From Los Angeles Times

The changes, championed by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, are designed to crack down on wasteful spending and improper payments to deceased individuals and people without legal residency status.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zuckerberg has yet to comment on the purchase of the home—nor has he publicly expressed any desire to move his residency from California to Florida.

From MarketWatch

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