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residency

noun

  1. act of residing in a place
  2. early phase of medical career
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Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/

noun

Etymology: From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.

  1. The condition of being a resident of a particular place.
  2. The home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies.
  3. The position or term of a medical resident.
  4. The position of a musical artist who commonly performs at a particular venue.

    The trance DJ was keen to secure a residency in Ibiza.

    After a successful Thursday-night residency at the Marquee Club—where the Yardbirds, the Animals, and the Rolling Stones first earned their reputations—England's CBS label signed the group to a recording contract.

  5. Synonym of rezidentura.