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Residence

Dwelling place where individuals or families live.

home dwelling

A residence is a dwelling place where individuals or families live. It serves as a primary location for personal life activities such as sleeping, eating, and socializing.

Pronunciation

/rɪˈzɪdəns/

Etymology

From Old French residere, from Latin residēre 'to settle, remain', from re- + sedēre 'to sit'.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

home dwelling abode

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

building structure

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

apartment house mansion

Meronyms — Parts or Components

bedroom kitchen bathroom

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

city town neighborhood

Indexes

consumable functional human-made public space

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