Residency Meaning
/ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe condition of being a resident of a particular place.
nounThe home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies.
Sentence Examples
In the United States, Fadil was denied residency twice.
Sami was doing his residency at a local hospital.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor completed her medical ____ at a busy city hospital.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She completed her medical ____ at a teaching hospital before specializing in pediatric surgery.
Word Origin & History
From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"After a successful Thursday-night residency at the Marquee Club—where the Yardbirds, the Animals, and the Rolling Stones first earned their reputations—England's CBS label signed the group to a recording contract."
— 1990, Wayne Jancik, The Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders, →ISBN, page 254:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor completed her medical ____ at a busy city hospital.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She completed her medical ____ at a teaching hospital before specializing in pediatric surgery.