residence
gb/ɹˈɛzɪdəns/ us/ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
A2
English
~ 4000
lakóhely, tartózkodás, tartózkodási jog, rezidencia
NOUN
A2
1
lakóhely
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s residence
The police arrived at the suspect's residence early in the morning.
A rendőrség kora reggel érkezett meg a gyanúsított lakóhelyére.
She listed her current residence on the application form.
A jelentkezési lapon feltüntette jelenlegi lakóhelyét.
The governor's official residence is open to the public once a year.
He moved his residence to another city for work.
Tourists were not allowed inside the private residence.
Learner examples
This is my new residence.
Ez az új lakóhelyem.
Her residence is near the park.
A lakóhelye a park közelében van.
They bought a big residence in the city.
We will visit his residence tomorrow.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'residence' with 'resident'. 'Residence' is the place; 'resident' is the person who lives there.
Meaning
A home or dwelling place
Collocations
private residence
|permanent residence
|official residence
|current residence
|place of residence
Synonyms
home (More personal and emotional than 'residence', which is more neutral or formal.)
|
dwelling (More formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
workplace (A place where someone works, as opposed to where they live.)
|
nonresidence (A legal or formal term for a place where someone does not live.)
Themes
daily life
|housing
|daily_life
Definition
The place where someone lives, like a house or apartment.
A place, such as a house or apartment, where a person lives.
NOUN
B1
FORMAL
2
tartózkodás
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s residence in [a place]
Her residence in France lasted for three years.
Franciaországi tartózkodása három évig tartott.
The visa allows temporary residence in the country.
A vízum ideiglenes tartózkodásra jogosít az országban.
He applied for permanent residence after five years.
Residence in the city has become more expensive over time.
Learner examples
My residence in this town is short.
Ebben a városban csak rövid ideig tartózkodom.
He has residence in Canada.
Kanadában van tartózkodási joga.
She got residence after two years.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'residence' (state) with 'residency' (often used for legal status).
Meaning
State of living somewhere
Collocations
term of residence
|period of residence
|residence requirement
Synonyms
habitation (Formal term for living in a place; less common in everyday use.)
Antonyms
absence (Not being present or living in a place.)
Themes
daily life
|law
|housing
Definition
The fact that someone lives in a place.
The condition or fact of living in a particular place.
NOUN
B1
FORMAL
3
rezidencia
B2
The ambassador's residence is located near the embassy.
A nagykövet rezidenciája a nagykövetség közelében található.
The royal residence attracts thousands of visitors each year.
A királyi rezidencia évente több ezer látogatót vonz.
Security was tight around the presidential residence.
Learner examples
The king lives in a large residence.
A király egy nagy rezidenciában él.
We saw the president's residence.
Láttuk az elnöki rezidenciát.
That big building is the official residence.
Meaning
Large or official house
Collocations
presidential residence
|royal residence
|ambassador's residence
Synonyms
mansion (A large, luxurious house; does not necessarily imply official use.)
|
estate (Large property, often rural, including land and buildings.)
Antonyms
hut (A very small and simple shelter, opposite in scale and prestige.)
Themes
housing
|government
|politics
Definition
A big or special house where an important person lives.
A large or impressive house, especially one occupied by someone important.
Grammar
Dictionary form
residence
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
US/ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
Syllables & stress
res - id - ence (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (res)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: residence
- Plural: residence, residences
Word family
Forms
residences
noun
Core family
Related words
residency
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
nonresident
noun
Expressions
in residence
1/ˈɪn ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
fixed phrase
Currently staying at a location for purpose
Living at a place now, often for work or study.
Examples
- The writer in residence will give a talk tomorrow.
- There are two doctors in residence at the hospital.
official residence
1/əfˈɪʃəl ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
fixed phrase
formal
Home for an official role holder
A home given to someone because of their job, usually an important one.
Examples
- The ambassador's official residence is guarded 24/7.
- The prime minister's official residence is in the capital city.
permanent residence
1/pˈɚmənənt ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
fixed phrase
formal
Home for long-term living
A home where someone plans to live for a long time.
Examples
- She applied for permanent residence in Canada.
- This address will be my permanent residence from now on.
place of residence
1/plˈeɪs əv ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
fixed phrase
Location where someone lives
The exact place where someone lives.
Examples
- Please write your current place of residence on the form.
- His place of residence is listed as New York City.
take up residence
1/tˈeɪk ˈʌp ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
fixed phrase
Begin living somewhere long-term
To start living in a place for a long time.
Examples
- They took up residence in the countryside after retiring.
- The artist took up residence in Paris for several years.