word
Residence
REH-zih-duhns
/ˈrɛzɪdʌns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
residence
Dictionary meaning
The act of dwelling in a place.
Examples
- The new governor-elect refused to live in the official residence.
- A person can have several residences.
Synonyms: residency
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