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residency.

The condition of being a resident of a particular place.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/
  1. The condition of being a resident of a particular place.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The position or term of a medical resident.

    US · countable · uncountable
  4. The position of a musical artist who commonly performs at a particular venue.

    countable · uncountable
    The trance DJ was keen to secure a residency in Ibiza.
  5. Synonym of rezidentura.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.

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