die Residenz
Translation
residence, palace, seat of power
Examples
Der Botschafter wohnt in der Residenz.
The ambassador lives in the residence.
Die Stadt war früher eine Residenz.
The city used to be a royal seat.
Grammar Patterns
the residence ((of sb.)) someone's residence The residence of the president is well guarded.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wohnsitz (domicile), Palast (palace), Schloss (castle)
Etymology
From Latin 'residentia' (a residing), from 'residere' (to sit back, remain).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English 'residence'. Think of a grand, official home, like a 'presidential residence'.