Residence | Definition of residence by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of RESIDENCE

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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14th century

Synonyms: abode, diggings, domicile, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone, house, lodging, pad, place, quarters, home, roof

1

: the act or fact of living in a place

2

: a building used for a home

3

: the time during which a person lives in a place

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