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

The musician is coming off a lengthy residency of concerts in Puerto Rico and was just announced as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer.

From Los Angeles Times

At 15 she did an arts-based residency at the Oxbow School in Napa and spent her senior year attending classes at Idyllwild Arts Academy.

From Los Angeles Times

After that, they will all be able to apply for permanent residency, paving the way towards French citizenship.

From BBC

From Urban securing his own home in Nashville to Kidman applying for residency in Portugal, here are some hints that seem to have signaled a split was looming.

From Los Angeles Times

La migra regularly harass U.S. citizens even after they’ve offered proof of residency and have ignored court-ordered restraining orders banning them from targeting people because of their ethnicity.

From Los Angeles Times

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