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residence Synonyms

Another word for residence

Choosing another word for residence depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person's home, especially a large and impressive house or an official dwelling.

Usage Example

"The ambassador hosted a formal reception at his official home in the capital."

Strongest
home
dwelling
abode
Strong
domicile
house
habitation
quarters
lodging
Weak
mansion

• noun (Context 2)

The fact, act, or state of living in a given place, or the period of time during which a person lives there.

Usage Example

"Applicants must prove five years of continuous residency in the country before applying for citizenship."

Strongest
residency
Strong
occupancy
habitation
domicile
stay
sojourn

Opposites of residence

The opposite of residence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonresidence
absence
See all opposites of residence

• Nearby Words

reshuffle
reshut
reside
residence
residency
resident
residential

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Residence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/residence
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