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residence

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzɪd(ə)ns/

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Definition of residence

noun

a person’s home, especially a large and impressive one: the youth hostel has been adapted from a private residence
the official home of a government minister or other public or official figure: the palace was designated the official residence of the head of state
[mass noun] the fact of living in a particular place:Rome was his main place of residence she took up residence in Paris

Phrases

in residence: living in a particular place:the guests currently in residence at the hotel; (—— in residence) a person with a particular occupation (especially an artist or writer) paid to work in a college or other institution: he is the current artist in residence at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting the fact of living in a place): from Old French, or from medieval Latin residentia, from Latin residere 'remain' (see reside)

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