countable a period of time during which a writer, poet, artist etc is invited to work in a university or other institution
Synonyms and related words
Relating to the work of an artist
aesthetic
cherub
commission
1a
a period during which a musician or DJ works regularly in a particular place or club
Synonyms and related words
The music industry
chart
the charts
chart-topping
2
uncountable the legal right to live in a country that is not your own
Synonyms and related words
Moving to and living in a different country
immigration
asylum
exile
3
countable/uncountable mainly Americana period of time that a doctor spends working in a hospital learning more about a particular type of medical treatment
Synonyms and related words
The work or job of a doctor or nurse
admit
bedside manner
be on call
residency
noun
US /ˈrezɪdənsi/
Word Forms
singular
residency
plural
residencies
DEFINITIONS3
1
countable/uncountable a period of time that a doctor spends working in a hospital learning more about a particular type of medical treatment
Synonyms and related words
The work or job of a doctor or nurse
admit
bedside manner
be on call
2
uncountable the legal right to live in a country that is not your own
Synonyms and related words
Moving to and living in a different country
immigration
asylum
exile
3
countable a period of time during which a writer, poet, artist, etc. is invited to work in a university or other institution
Synonyms and related words
Relating to the work of an artist
aesthetic
cherub
commission
3a
a period during which a musician or DJ works regularly in a particular place or club