noun

residency

REH-zih-duhn-see

noun

The status or right of living in a particular place, especially officially.

"She applied for residency after marrying a citizen."

A period of advanced hospital training undertaken by a doctor after medical school.

"He is halfway through his surgical residency."

A regular, extended run of performances by an artist at one venue.

"The DJ has a monthly residency at the club."

How to Use Residency

Learner’s notes

Common mistake

Don't mix up with "residence" (the physical home) — "residency" is about status, training, or a run of shows.

Easily confused with

residence →

Common pairings

apply for residency medical residency a residency at

residencies plural

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She applied for _____ after marrying a citizen.

From "reside" plus "-ency", or "resident" plus "-cy".

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