residence

Universal Words noun (formal) 1 [C] a house, especially a large or impressive one: a desirable family residence for sale (= for example, in an advertisement) * 10 Downing Street is the British Prime Minister's official residence. 2 [U] the state of living in a particular place: a hall of residence (= for university or college students) * (formal) They were not able to take up residence in their new home until the spring. * Please state your occupation and place of residence. * The flag flies when the Queen is in residence. 3 (also residency) [U] permission to live in a country that is not your own: They have been denied residence in this country. * a residence permit IDIOMS in residence having an official position in a particular place such as a college or university: a writer / an artist / a musician in residence \