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

Adverts abound for study visas, work visas and permanent residency papers abroad -- though one professional warns that not all those offers are genuine.

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Other examples: Hampi Art Labs in Karnataka offers exhibitions and artist residencies; Art Mumbai fair's third edition in November expects 40,000 visitors; and Renault's planned Chennai design centre will merge technology with artistic collaboration.

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Americans and most non-Europeans need a visa and residency permit to live in Italy.

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A judge ordered his deportation after his first conviction overturned his legal residency, but he remained in the United States because Cuba often does not accept deportees, lawyers said.

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Dolly Parton's sister has asked fans to pray for the American country singer, who last week postponed a forthcoming Las Vegas residency due to unspecified health issues.

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