residency
residency Lexical Profile
residency Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The fact, state, or legal status of living in a particular place, state, or country.
"After living in the country for five consecutive years, she was eligible to apply for permanent residency."
North American A period of advanced, specialized medical or surgical training undertaken in a hospital by a newly graduated physician.
"He completed a demanding four-year residency in pediatrics at the university hospital."
A regular series of performances by a musician or entertainer at a single venue, or a period during which an artist or writer works at a specific host institution.
"The acclaimed novelist accepted a semester-long residency at the liberal arts college to mentor students."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'residence' typically refers to the physical house or building where someone lives, 'residency' emphasizes the legal status of living in a jurisdiction or a period of specialized professional training (such as for doctors or artists).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 17th century from 'resident' plus the suffix '-cy', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'residere', meaning 'to sit back' or 'remain behind'.
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