Meaning of the word residence in English

What does residence mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

residence

US /ˈrez.ə.dəns/
UK /ˈrez.ə.dəns/
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Noun

1.

a person's home; the place where someone lives

Example:
The President's official residence is the White House.
She changed her residence to a new city.
2.

the act of residing in a place

Example:
Proof of residence is required for voter registration.
His long residence in the country made him fluent in the local language.
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