residence
Translation
residence, home, house
Examples
This is my primary place of residence.
This is my primary place of residence.
He took up residence in Canada.
He took up residence in Canada.
Grammar Patterns
a place of residence a home Please state your name and place of residence.
to take up residence ((in a place)) to begin to live somewhere They took up residence in Florida.
Similar Words
Synonyms: home, house, dwelling, abode
Etymology
From Latin 'residentia', from the verb 'residere' (to reside). It's based on 're-' (back) + 'sedere' (to sit).
Memory Tips
This is the place where a 'resident' 'resides'. The connection between the words makes it easy to remember.