residency

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of dwelling in a place
  2. noun the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship)

Etymology

From reside + -ency or resident + -cy.

In classic literature

Synonyms

residence, abidance

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