Residency: meaning, definitions and examples

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residency

[ ˈrɛzɪdənsi ]

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permanent

The state of residing in a particular place for a prolonged period of time, usually as a legal resident.

Synonyms

domicile, habitation, residence

Examples of usage

He obtained permanent residency in the country.
She applied for residency in the city.

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medical

A period of advanced medical training in a specific specialty, often undertaken by doctors after completing their initial training.

Synonyms

fellowship, internship, training

Examples of usage

After completing his residency in surgery, he opened his own practice.
She is currently in her third year of residency in pediatrics.

Translations

Translations of the word "residency" in other languages:

🇵🇹 residência

🇮🇳 निवास

🇩🇪 Aufenthalt

🇮🇩 residensi

🇺🇦 резиденція

🇵🇱 rezydencja

🇯🇵 居住

🇫🇷 résidence

🇪🇸 residencia

🇹🇷 ikamet

🇰🇷 거주

🇸🇦 إقامة

🇨🇿 rezidence

🇸🇰 rezidencia

🇨🇳 居住

🇸🇮 prebivališče

🇮🇸 búseta

🇰🇿 тұру

🇬🇪 რეზიდენტურა

🇦🇿 rezidentura

🇲🇽 residencia

Word origin

The word 'residency' originated in the mid-16th century from the Latin word 'residentia', meaning 'act of residing'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the legal and medical definitions we use today. Residency programs for medical professionals became popular in the early 20th century as a way to provide specialized training beyond the basic medical education.