la
feminine
/resiˈðenθja/
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Translation
residence, home
Word origin
From Latin residentia, from residere ('to remain, settle'), from re- plus sedere ('to sit').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- residentia
- English cognates
- reside, residence, sedentary
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralresidencias
Examples
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The halls of residence are near the university.
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I moved my residence to another city last year.
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She has lived in a care home since the winter.
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What is your current place of residence?
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The university hall of residence has small but comfortable rooms.
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