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

Resting state citizenship on residency reinforces the thesis that citizenship generally requires residence, not mere presence.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Cox, who was working full time in engineering and pursuing an MBA while her boyfriend was completing his medical residency, creating an ultra-compacted itinerary was the only possible way to travel.

From Los Angeles Times

Nonetheless, the organization’s 80 acres are home to a variety of artist residencies, which use the windswept isolation of the desert to activate dormant ideas.

From Los Angeles Times

The star, known for power ballads like My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me, will play a 10-night residency at the 40,000-capacity Paris La Défense Arena in September and October.

From BBC

Styles experimented with residencies in a few cities during his previous tour.

From The Wall Street Journal

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