Meaning of the word "hall of residence" in English

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hall of residence

US /ˌhɑːl əv ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/
UK /ˌhɑːl əv ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/
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Noun

1.

a building, especially at a college or university, where students live

Example:
Many first-year students choose to live in a hall of residence.
The university has several modern halls of residence.
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