residency
5 synonyms for residency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The status or right of living in a particular place, especially officially.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use residency
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
apply for residency
medical residency
a residency at
Etymology
From "reside" plus "-ency", or "resident" plus "-cy".
Full origin of residency →Frequently asked questions
What does “residency” mean?
The word “residency” means the status or right of living in a particular place, especially officially.
How do you pronounce “residency”?
“Residency” is pronounced REH-zih-duhn-see (/ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “residency” in a sentence?
Here is “residency” used in a sentence: “She applied for residency after marrying a citizen.”
What part of speech is “residency”?
“Residency” is a noun.
Is “residency” a common word?
“Residency” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “residency” have?
“Residency” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the status or right of living in a particular place, especially officially.
What is the difference between "residency" and "residence"?
"Residency" refers to the status or right of living in a particular place, especially officially, or to a specific training program or performance run. "Residence" more commonly refers to the physical place where someone lives, such as a house or apartment.
What is a medical residency?
A medical residency is a period of advanced hospital training undertaken by a doctor after completing medical school, allowing them to specialize in a particular field of medicine. It is a required step before a doctor can practice independently in most specialties.
What does it mean for an artist to have a residency at a venue?
When an artist has a residency at a venue, it means they perform a regular, extended run of shows there over a set period, rather than a single one-off performance. This differs from the legal sense of residency, which concerns the right to live in a place.
