adjective [usuallybeforenoun]
1 (of an area of a town) suitable for living in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices:
a quiet residential area
2 (of a job, a course, etc.) requiring a person to live at a particular place; offering living accommodation:
a residential language course * a residential home for the elderly * residential care for children
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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