Residency

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzɪdənsiː/

Residency (noun)

  1. The state of living in a particular place for a period of time.
  2. A period of advanced training in a hospital for doctors after medical school.
  3. A temporary stay by an artist at a place to work on their art.

Examples

  • She applied for permanent residency in the country.
  • His residency status was approved last month.

Common collocations: apply for residency, permanent residency, residency status, complete a residency, residency program

Synonyms of Residency

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Residency

  • Refers to temporary or short-lived states.