residence
n. C / Un. the place where someone lives, especially a large or impressive house. It can also mean the fact of living in a specific country or city for a long time.
n. a person's home or the place where they live; the act or fact of dwelling in a place for a significant period. Often used in legal or official contexts to distinguish a primary home from temporary accommodation.
The palace is the official residence of the king.
To apply for a local library card, you must provide proof of residence such as a utility bill.
The ambassador's private residence is situated in a quiet district, far removed from the noise and political activity of the embassy itself.
Inherited from Middle English residence, from Old French residence, from Medieval Latin residentia, from residēns, present participle of resideō, equivalent to reside + -ence.
Countable when referring to a building or house; uncountable when referring to the legal state of living in a place.
I have a residence in LondonI live in LondonResidence is a formal word; using it for a standard apartment or house in casual conversation sounds unnaturally stiff.