Word
Definitions
01a home
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal
n. a house or apartment where someone lives, especially a large or impressive one.
n. a person's home; specifically, a building or part of a building used as a dwelling. Often carries a formal or prestigious connotation.
日本語:邸宅※
“The prime minister's official residence is located in the center of the city.”
“The historic estate served as the family's primary residence for over three centuries before being converted into a public museum.”
Usage
Often used with 'official' or 'private'.
02legal status
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the legal right or fact of living in a particular place or country.
n. the fact or status of living in a particular place, often for legal, tax, or immigration purposes.
日本語:居住※
“You must prove five years of residence in the country to apply for a passport.”
“The applicant was required to provide utility bills and bank statements as evidence of continuous residence within the jurisdiction.”
Usage
Uncountable in this legal sense.
03student housing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun British English
n. a building where students live while studying at a university.
n. accommodation provided for students at a college or university, often referred to as a hall of residence.
“Most first-year students choose to live in a hall of residence on campus.”
“The university is investing in a new hall of residence to accommodate the growing number of international postgraduates.”
Teaching tip
In British English, 'hall of residence' is the standard term, whereas American English typically uses 'dormitory' or 'dorm'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “residence” in context.
Verb
01. deny an application for residence
“The immigration authorities denied his application for residence due to a lack of documentation.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. establish permanent residence
“After five years of working in London, she finally applied to establish permanent residence.”
verb + adj + noun
03. take up residence
“The new ambassador is expected to take up residence in the capital next month.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. official residence
“The Prime Minister's official residence is heavily guarded by security personnel.”
adj + noun
05. palatial residence
“The billionaire spent millions renovating his palatial residence on the coast.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. place of residence
“Please state your full name, occupation, and current place of residence on the form.”
noun + of + noun
07. residence permit
“You must carry your residence permit at all times when traveling within the country.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. in residence
“The royal family is currently in residence at their summer palace in Scotland.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a bombing at his residence in Kati.” “Officers arrived at the residence and “located the two victims dead inside” shortly after 6.30pm, according to the district attorney.” “In April the country's defence minister was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near the capital, Bamako, during a wave of militant attacks.” “According to reports from French paper Le Canard enchaîné, Foucher is alleged to have invited about 30 women to his residence in Bangui.” Etymology
Inherited from Middle English residence, from Old French residence, from Medieval Latin residentia, from residēns, present participle of resideō, equivalent to reside + -ence.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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