residency
The legal right or official state of living in a place, like a country, state, or city.
The legal or officially recognized status of living in a particular place, especially for purposes such as immigration, taxation, voting, or access to public services.
A time after medical school when a new doctor works and trains in a hospital to become a specialist.
A period of supervised, intensive training in a hospital or clinic that doctors complete after medical school to specialize in a particular field.
A special program where an artist or writer can live and work in one place for a short time, usually with help like money or a studio.
A limited-time program in which an artist, writer, or other creative person lives and works in a place provided by an organization, often with support such as funding or studio space.
A plan where a singer, band, or show plays many times at the same place for some weeks or months.
An arrangement in which a musician, performer, or show appears regularly at the same venue for a set period of time.
- Base: residency
- Plural: residencies, residency
artist residency
1program where artists live and work
A special program that gives an artist a place to live and work for a short time.
- She was selected for an artist residency at a rural farm in Spain.
- The artist residency includes studio space, housing, and a small grant.
medical residency
1doctor's hospital training period
A time after medical school when a new doctor works and trains in a hospital.
- She began her medical residency in internal medicine last July.
- Medical residency can last from three to seven years, depending on the specialty.
permanent residency
1legal right to live long-term
The legal right to live in a country for an unlimited time, usually without becoming a citizen.
- He applied for permanent residency in Australia after working there for four years.
- Permanent residency allows you to live and work in the country without a visa, but you may not be able to vote.
proof of residency
1documents showing official address
Papers, like a bill or a bank letter, that show your name and where you live.
- You must provide proof of residency, such as a utility bill, when registering for the service.
- The bank asked for proof of residency before opening the account.
residency card
1card showing legal residency
A card from the government that shows you have the right to live in a place.
- Foreign workers must carry their residency card with them at all times.
- She showed her residency card at the bank as proof of address.
residency permit
1document proving right to live
An official paper or card that shows you are allowed to live in a country or area.
- You must renew your residency permit every three years.
- Without a valid residency permit, you could be asked to leave the country.
residency program
1organized residency training scheme
An organized plan of training called a residency, usually for doctors or artists.
- He applied to several hospitals' residency programs across the country.
- The residency program offers mentorship, housing, and a monthly stipend.
residency requirement
1rule about time living somewhere
A rule that says you must live in a place for a certain time to get something, like voting rights or lower tuition.
- The university has a one-year residency requirement for in-state tuition.
- There is no residency requirement to apply for this job; applicants can live anywhere.
residency status
1current legal resident category
Your official position in a country, for example if you are a tourist, a temporary resident, or a permanent resident.
- Her residency status changed from student to permanent resident last year.
- Your tax obligations may depend on your residency status.
residency training
1training received during residency
The learning and work that doctors do during their residency.
- Residency training focuses on hands-on patient care under supervision.
- Good residency training is essential for producing competent specialists.
tax residency
1resident status for taxes
The country or place where the law says you live for paying taxes.
- He maintains tax residency in his home country despite working abroad.
- Your tax residency can affect how much income tax you must pay.
writer's residency
1program where writers live and work
A special program that gives a writer time and space to write, usually in one place.
- He completed a three-month writer's residency in the mountains.
- The center offers a yearly writer's residency for emerging authors.