Residential: meaning, definitions and examples

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residential

[ rɪˈzɪdənʃəl ]

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real estate

Suitable or intended for people to live in. Relating to an area where people live rather than work or holiday.

Synonyms

domestic, household, inhabited

Examples of usage

The neighborhood is predominantly residential, with many single-family homes.
The city council is planning to build more residential areas to accommodate the growing population.

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real estate

A building used as a place of residence.

Synonyms

dwelling, home, house

Examples of usage

The apartment complex consists of several residential buildings.
The real estate agent showed us various residential options in the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "residential" in other languages:

🇵🇹 residencial

🇮🇳 आवासीय

🇩🇪 Wohn-

🇮🇩 perumahan

🇺🇦 житловий

🇵🇱 mieszkalny

🇯🇵 住宅の (じゅうたくの)

🇫🇷 résidentiel

🇪🇸 residencial

🇹🇷 konut

🇰🇷 주거의

🇸🇦 سكني

🇨🇿 rezidenční

🇸🇰 rezidenčný

🇨🇳 住宅的

🇸🇮 stanovanjski

🇮🇸 íbúðar-

🇰🇿 тұрғын

🇬🇪 საცხოვრებელი

🇦🇿 yaşayış

🇲🇽 residencial

Word origin

The word 'residential' has its roots in the Latin word 'residentialis', which means 'belonging to a residence'. The term became popular in the real estate industry to describe properties or areas intended for living. Over time, 'residential' has evolved to encompass various types of housing and living spaces, reflecting the changing needs and preferences of people seeking a place to call home.