res·i·dence 
/ˈrɛzədəns/ noun
plural res·i·denc·es /ˈrɛzədəns/ noun formal 1 [noncount] : the state of living in a particular place
▪ He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex. ▪ Birds have taken up residence [=established a home] in the barn. ▪ (US) a residence hall = (Brit) a hall of residence [=a place where students live at a college or university] 2 [count] : the place where someone lives
▪ a two-story residence ▪ Police surrounded the residence. — often used to refer especially to a large and impressive house where an important or wealthy person lives ▪ He spent three months at his summer residence. ▪ the prime minister's residence 3 [noncount] : legal permission to live in a country
▪ They were granted/denied residence in this country.
▪ He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex. ▪ Birds have taken up residence [=established a home] in the barn. ▪ (US) a residence hall = (Brit) a hall of residence [=a place where students live at a college or university]
▪ a two-story residence ▪ Police surrounded the residence. — often used to refer especially to a large and impressive house where an important or wealthy person lives ▪ He spent three months at his summer residence. ▪ the prime minister's residence
▪ They were granted/denied residence in this country.
in residence 1 : living in a particular place at a particular time
▪ The Queen was not in residence at the palace when the fire broke out. 2 : having an official position as a writer, artist, etc., who has been chosen to live and work at a college or other institution for a period of time
▪ She is the artist in residence at the museum this summer.
▪ The Queen was not in residence at the palace when the fire broke out.
▪ She is the artist in residence at the museum this summer.
