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residence


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 benefit
2 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 resident
3 a : a building used as a home : dwelling b : housing or a unit of housing provided for students
4 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>


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