residence

Meanings

• noun

  A place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

  - "The Smiths have lived in this residence for over 20 years."
  - "The ambassador and his family reside in the embassy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2079740"

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Synonyms

residence , residency

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with residence
apartment , capability , hospitality , relapse , stability

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Variants

List of all variants of residence that leads to same result
in residence , residence , residences , residence time , residence times , residence hall , hall of residence , take up residence

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Etymology

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From Old French residere, meaning 'to remain', from re- 'back' + sidere 'to sit'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest residence in the world is the Antilia in Mumbai, India, which has 27 floors and 600 staff members.

2. The term 'residence' can also refer to the official place where a diplomat or ambassador lives while representing their country in a foreign country.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dwelling: A general term for any place where people live, including residences, apartments, tents, and other types of shelters.

2. Housing: The provision of residences or other living accommodations for people.

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Culture

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A residence can be a symbol of social status and wealth, as seen in the grand mansions of the wealthy or the palaces of royalty. In literature, residences have been used to represent the characters and their personalities, such as the haunted mansion in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher'.

How to Memorize "residence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a comfortable home with a family living inside, or a grand mansion with a large yard and garden.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being at home and feeling safe and comfortable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Resides In My Home' to remember the definition of residence.

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