Meaning of the word "residence hall" in English

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residence hall

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

1.

a building, especially on a college or university campus, where students live

Example:
Many first-year students live in the residence hall.
The university plans to build a new residence hall next year.
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