residency

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.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	residency - the act of dwelling in a place abidance, residence 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"