residency

/ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/

residency

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Definition

The condition of being a resident of a particular place.

Etymology

From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.

Example Sentences

  • "The trance DJ was keen to secure a residency in Ibiza."
  • "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."
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