residence (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzɪdəns/
Definition
The place where someone lives, especially a house or home.
Examples
Her permanent residence is in London.
The palace is the official residence of the monarch.
Students must register their local residence with the university.
How to Use residence
- residence permit (collocation)
- An official document allowing a foreigner to live in a country. — "She has been living in the UK for ten years on a residence permit."
- in residence (prepositional phrase)
- Living or staying in a particular place, often for a specific role or purpose. — "The composer is in residence at the university for the semester."
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