Main Entry:

res·i·dence

Pronunciation:

\ˈre-zə-dən(t)s, ˈrez-dən(t)s, ˈre-zə-ˌden(t)s\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1 a: the act or fact of dwelling in a place for some time b: the act or fact of living or regularly staying at or in some place for the discharge of a duty or the enjoyment of a benefit2 a (1): the place where one actually lives as distinguished from one's domicile or a place of temporary sojourn (2): domicile 2a b: the place where a corporation is actually or officially established c: the status of a legal resident3 a: a building used as a home : dwelling b: housing or a unit of housing provided for students4 a: the period or duration of abode in a place b: a period of active and especially full-time study, research, or teaching at a college or university

— in residence

: engaged to live and work at a particular place often for a specified time <poet in residence at a university>