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residency
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res·i·den·cy  (rz-dn-s, -dn-)
n. pl. res·i·den·cies
1. The position or term of a medical resident.
2.
a. The house of a colonial resident.
b. The sphere of authority of a colonial resident.
3. Residence.

residency [ˈrɛzɪdənsɪ]
n pl -cies
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a variant of residence
2. (Music, other) a regular series of concerts by a band or singer at one venue
3. (Medicine) US and Canadian the period, following internship, during which a physician undergoes further clinical training, usually in one medical speciality
4. (Historical Terms) (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in India, formerly) the official house of the governor general at the court of a native prince
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.residencyresidency - the act of dwelling in a place      
human action, human activity, act, deed - something that people do or cause to happen
lodging - the act of lodging
occupancy, tenancy - an act of being a tenant or occupant
2.residency - the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship)
berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
Translations
residency [ˈrezɪdənsɪ] Nresidencia f
residency [ˈrɛzɪdənsi] n
(= permission to live or stay) (in country)permis m de séjour
He applied for British residency → Il a demandé un permis de séjour en Grande-Bretagne.
(US) (= training period) [doctor] → résidence f
pediatric residency → résidence en pédiatrie
residency
n
(US) = residence b
(Brit) → Residenz f
(of doctor)Assistenzzeit fim Krankenhaus
residency [ˈrɛzɪdnsɪ] nresidenza
residency [ˈrɛzɪdnsɪ] nresidenza


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