noun

residence

REZ-ih-duhns/ˈrezɪdəns/

The condition of living in a particular place.

The program requires at least one year of residence in Ohio.

A modest occupied house shown with its resident relaxing inside the open front doorway; visible slippers, a coat on a hook and a comfortable chair establish it as someone's home rather than an empty property.

Etymology

reLatinback, again

+sidLatinto sit

+enceLatinstate or activity

The underlying image of sitting down and settling became dwelling in a place. The resulting noun named both the act of dwelling and the place where someone lives.

In context

David Jeremiah27:22

you usually put you know I was born in Toledo Ohio and I live in San Diego County but my real residence is in heaven

What is Heaven like?

More examples

You must provide proof of residence to enroll.
She takes up residence in Boston each summer.
During his residence abroad, he learned two languages.

Forms

residence

reside verb — To live in a particular place.

resident noun — A person who lives in a place.

Similar words

residency: Often emphasizes official status or a required period of living somewhere.
occupancy: Focuses on occupying property, which need not involve living there.