residentiary

noun

res·i·den·ti·ary | \ ˌrezəˈdenchēˌerē , -chərē \

plural -es

Definition of residentiary

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an ecclesiastic who is or who is obliged to be in residence for a certain time

2 : one who is resident : resident

residentiary

adjective

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Definition of residentiary (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : having residence : residing, resident a residentiary guardian specifically : under ecclesiastical obligation to be in residence for a certain time (as at a cathedral) a canon residentiary

2 : residential

History and Etymology for residentiary

Noun

Medieval Latin residentiarius, from residentia residence + -arius -ary

Adjective

Medieval Latin residentiarius, from residentia residence + -arius -ary

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