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
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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